AFRC 006 Lecture Notes - Female Genital Mutilation, Labia Majora, Pubic Hair
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Vulva: all of the general external genitals. Clitoris: a knob of tissue that connects to two shafts attaching them to the internal organs. It actually fills when blood and grows larger when aroused. Labia majora (outer lips): pads of tissue on both sides of. Labia minora (inner lips): two folds of skin in between the. Bartholin glands: a pair of small glands right inside outer lips and vaginal opening (hairless). the inner lips. Urethra: where urine passes out of the bladder. Female genital mutilation (fgm) - fgm comprises all procedures involving removal/injury of the female external genitalia for non-medical reasons. Connects to the cervix (the lower part of the uterus). The vagina is very flexible - it expands during sex and goes back to its resting state very easily. The vaginal opening does stretch after birth though. G-spot: a spot on the front wall of the vagina that can be more sensitive than the rest of the inner vagina.
