What is the structure of the female genital area? A comprehensive knowledge of female genital physiology

Many people pay attention to the physiological images of the female genitals, and we have already been exposed to them in high school textbooks. Below, experts have helped you find pictures of the female genitals structure from the textbooks, and learn about the physiological structure of the female genitals.

The main parts of the female genital structure include the pubic mound, labia majora, labia minora, clitoris, vagina, ovaries, etc. What are the main characteristics and functions of these parts of the female genitals?

1、 Pubic caruncle

The pubic mound (mons veneris) is the part of the vulva that protrudes in front of the pubic symphysis, which is composed of the skin and a thick fat layer. Adjacent to the labia minora on both sides below the pubic mound. During adolescence, pubic hair begins to grow on the skin of the pubic mound, distributed in a triangular shape with the tip facing downwards. The rich adipose tissue beneath the pubic mound and the pubic hair on the skin provide support and shock absorption during sexual intercourse. Touching or gently kneading the pubic area can provide sexual stimulation, and friction between male and female pubic areas can create sexual pleasure for women.

2、 Labia majoris

The labia majora is a pair of elongated raised skin folds on both sides of the external genitalia, near the inner sides of the two strands. Anterior connection to the perineum, posterior connection to the perineum; Starting from the pubic mound and extending downwards and backwards, the front left and right labia majora combine to form the anterior union at the pubic mound, while the back two ends combine to form the posterior union below the labial frenulum. The posterior union is located in front of the anus, but not as obvious as the anterior union. There is pubic hair growing outside the labia majora. Subcutaneously, there is thick loose adipose tissue, elastic fibers, and venous plexus, which can easily lead to hematoma after injury. The labia majoris contains sebaceous and sweat glands. The outer skin has pigmentation and pubic hair on it; The inner side is light pink, similar to mucosa, without pubic hair on it. Adult unmarried women and obese women have their labia minora naturally close, covering the labia minora, vaginal opening, and urethral opening. The labia majora of a multiparous woman separates to both sides due to the influence of childbirth. The labia majora covers the labia minora, vaginal opening, and urethral opening. When there is sexual desire, the labia majora opens, exposing the surface of its covering area, and even exposing the vaginal opening. The individual differences of labia majora are significant, some are fat and thick, while others are small and thin.

3、 Labia minora

The labia minora (nympha) is a pair of thin mucosal folds on the inner side of the labia minora, with a smooth, hairless, and moist surface. The color is brown or pink, bright red, or black red. The upper ends of the left and right sides of the labia minora are forked and combined with each other, and are further divided into two lobes. The upper skin fold is called the clitoral foreskin, and the lower skin fold is called the clitoral frenulum, with the clitoris located in the middle of them. The lower end of the labia minora meets under the vaginal opening and merges with the posterior end of the labia minora to form the labia frenulum. There is a rich distribution of nerves under the mucosa of the labia minora, making the sensation sharp. Equivalent to male urethral lip. Due to the abundance of nerve fibers in the labia minora and labia minora, they play an important role in sexual stimulation and arousal, and during sexual intercourse, the penis twitches inside the vagina, causing stimulation of the clitoris.