PSY 3122 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Vaginal Lubrication, Clitoral Hood, Pubic Hair
15 Nov 2013
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Chapter 4 female sexual anatomy and physiology. The vulva: the external genitals of the female, including the pubic hair, mos veneris, labia majora, labia minora, clitoris and urinary and vaginal openings. The mons veneris: a triangular mound over the public bone above the vulva. Consists of pads of fatty tissue between the pubic bone and the skin. Numerous never endings, therefore touch and pressure can be sexually pleasurable. Scent that accompanies vaginal secretions is held by pubic hair. Pubic hair also prevents uncomfortable friction and provides cushioning during intercourse. The labia majora: the outer lips of the vulva. Extend downward from the mons on each side of the vulva. Begin next to the thigh and extend inward, surrounding the labia minora and the urethral and vaginal openings. Next to the thigh the outer lips are covered with pubic hair, their inner parts, next to the labia minora are hairless. Skin of labia majora usually darker than the thighs.
