Let's get to know the female genitalia (1) What are the external genitalia?

Special features of the external genitalia.
Japan is closed to sex and there are not many opportunities to learn properly.
Therefore, some people have problems due to wrong knowledge or prejudice.
Special feature for born women, lesbians, trans women, and men to know: the first installment of Know Your Female Genitalia.

What is female external genitalia?

The female external genitalia, also called the vulva, is the general term for the reproductive organs visible from the outside of the body.
It is mainly composed of the following parts

Main components of external genitalia

Pubic mound : A raised area of fatty tissue in front of the pubic bone where pubic hair grows after puberty.
Labia majora: are the outermost folds of skin of the vulva, in pairs on each side. They contain fatty tissue and serve to protect the external genitalia.
Labia minora: are thin folds of skin inside the labia majora. It covers and protects the vaginal and urethral orifices.
Clitoris : (clitoris) A pea-sized organ located above the labia minora that is a sensory organ for sexual stimulation.
Vaginal vestibule: the area surrounded by the labia minora, through which the vaginal and urethral orifices open.
Bartholin's glands: glands located on either side of the vaginal vestibule that secrete lubricating fluid during sexual arousal.

External genitalia function
Protection of internal genitalia
Acceptance of sexual stimuli
Routes of urination and delivery

External genitalia vary greatly from person to person in shape and size.

For women, a deep understanding of their own bodies is the first step toward beauty and health.

Lesbian women may feel insecure and complex when comparing their bodies to those of their partners.
In addition, women tend to perceive that sexual feelings and aches and pains are the same between women, but what feels good and what hurts may also be different in patnat.
To know a woman's body deeply is also to be considerate of her partner.

Differences and similarities between female and male genitalia

Until about 10 weeks into pregnancy, both male and female are close to the female genitalia.
The male labia minora closes and becomes a scrotum, and the clitoris (clitoris) grows and forms into a penis.
The penile minor girdle (back muscle) of the male genitalia is considered to be a remnant of the closing of the labia minora and other parts of the genitalia.
Therefore, although male and female genitalia differ in size, shape, and nerve density, there are many similarities.
In gender reassignment surgery (sex change surgery), the female external genitalia are reshaped while taking advantage of the similarities, and the sexuality is also made closer to that of the female genitalia.
There are multiple techniques for gender reassignment surgery, and different countries, hospitals, and doctors specialize in different techniques and designs.
Satisfaction and avoiding regrets starts with knowing more options.
We will now dive deeper into each of the female external genitalia.

Next time.Let's get to know the female genitalia (2) Labia minora　It is.