Variation in the appearance of women's external genitalia
The labia Minora are two soft folds of skin within the labia majora. While labia Minora translates as "minor (or small) lips", often the "Minora" are of considerable size, and may protrude outside the "majora". Much of the variation among vulvas lies in the significant differences in the size, shape, and color of the labia Minora.
The clitoris is located at the front of the vulva, where the labia Minora meet. The visible portion of the clitoris is theclitoral glans. Typically, the clitoral glans is roughly the size and shape of apea, although it can be significantly larger or smaller. The clitoral glans is highly sensitive, containing as many nerve endings as the analogous organ in males, theglans penis. The point where the labia Minora attach to the clitoris is called thefrenulum clitoridis. A prepuce, theclitoral hood, normally covers and protects the clitoris, however in women with particularly large clitorises or small prepuces, the clitoris may be partially or wholly exposed at all times.
The clitoral hood is the female equivalent of the maleforeskin.[4]Often the clitoral hood is only partially hidden inside of the pudendal cleft.
The area between the labia Minora is called thevulval vestibule, and it contains the vaginal andurethralopenings. The urethral opening (meatus) is located below the clitoris and just in front of the vagina. This is where urine passes from theurinary bladderto be disposed of.