Deatiled diagram of the vagina

Inner labia, like all other parts of your vulva, look different from person to person. The strength of the pelvic muscles can also be tested. They produce and store eggs. Hymens vary a lot in how much of your vaginal opening they cover, and they can sometimes but not always tear and cause bleeding the first few times you put something in your vagina. Reproductive organs The female reproductive system has two functions: By Sabine Walter, Pierre A. They release fluid during female ejaculation.

The vagina receives the penis during sexual intercourse and also serves as a conduit for menstrual flow from the uterus. However, that is far more than she will need, since during an average lifespan she will go through about menstrual cycles. D E The above illustrations show the area between the labia minora. From top to bottom can be clearly seen the clitoris, urethral opening, and vaginal opening. This initially forms as sweat-like droplets, and is caused by increased fluid pressure in the tissue of the vagina vasocongestion , resulting in the release of plasma as transudate from the capillaries through the vaginal epithelium. This is not urine, even though it may feel that way.

The upper third are the levator ani muscles, and the transcervical, pubocervical , and sacrocervical ligaments. The lower vagina is supplied by the pudendal nerve. Treatments can remove vaginal warts, which are caused by human papillomavirus HPV. Because of this and because a better understanding of female genitalia can help combat sexual and psychological harm with regard to female development, researchers endorse correct terminology for the vulva.