Two folds of fatty tissue that extend from the Muns Veneris & meet at the perineum.

Fills with blood & enlarges during sexual arousal.

Smaller skin folds between the Labia Majora and the Vestibule.

Join at the Clitoris to form the Prepuce.

Prepuce connects to the clitoral hood.

Differs considerably between women in appearance.

Cylindrical organ made up of erectile tissue.

Richly supplied with blood vessels and nerve endings.

Only human organ whose sole function is to bring sexual pleasure.

External portion of corpus spongiosum.

Highly sensitive to stimulation.

The entire region between the labia minora.

Portion of corpus spongiosum inside the body.

Surrounds vaginal introitus.

The opening of the urethra.

Lies between the vagina and the clitoris.

Urinary Tract infections.

Vaginal Introitus

First 1/3 of the vagina.

Source of lubrication: Movement of industrial fluid due to vasocongestion.

High density of nerve endings, sensitive to stimulation.

Usually covered at birth by a fold of skin called the hymen.

Normally has some sort of perforation (to allow for passage of menses).

Highly pliable (easily stretched).

Not a good test of virginity.

Some women are born without a hymen.

Can be broken by many routine activities.

Tissue between the vagina and the anus.

Sensitive to stimulation.

Removal of clitoris and labia minora.

Done to preserve virginity and suppress female sexuality.

Over 130 Million women world wide are affected.

Inner 2/3 of vagina.

Largely insensitive to stimulation (very few nerve endings).

Normally mildly acidic (pH 5.7).

Change in pH can lead to infection.

Secretes a few drops of fluid during arousal.

Function = unknown.

Not a significant amount of lubrication.

Produces fluid (adds lubrication).

1-5% produces female ejaculation.

Located in lower 1/3 front part of vagina.

About the size of a dime.

Stimulation can lead to arousal, orgasm and ejaculation for some.

Thick walled muscular organ located between the bladder and the rectum.

Source of menstrual fluid & site for implantation and fetal development.

Muscular middle layer, contracts to expel menstrual fluid, push fetus, contracts during orgasm.

Opening to the uterus (top end of vagina).

Elongates during arousal & intercourse (to dip into seminal pool).

Dilates during labor to allow passage of fetus.

allows the passage of mucus which changes based on fertility.

Fallopian Tubes

4 inch tubules extending off the uterus towards the ovaries.

Curve to form a trumpet shaped end called the infunibulum.

Has finger-like projections, called fimbriae, which sweep the ovum into the fallopian tubes.

Where fertilization occurs.

2 almond shape structures on either side of the uterus.

Produce ova and manufacture hormones.

Begins around the age of 8.

Lasts 3-5 years.

leads to the development of secondary sex characteristics:

Breast development

pubic/underarm hair

widening of the hips

increase in fat deposits