Medically reviewed by Monique Rainford, MD Key Takeaways The vagina is a muscular tube connecting the outside of the body to ...

Vaginas — or more accurately, vulvas, and all their components — come in different shapes, sizes, and colors. They even have different smells. Many people worry that their genitalia doesn’t look ...

The visible part of the vagina consists of the outer lips (labia major) and the inner lips (labia minora). Some people may refer to their vagina as being either an “innie” or an “outie.” However, ...

Inspection of the vulva is an essential part of a complete pelvic examination, and yet the area is often overlooked or given only a very cursory examination by clinicians. For their part, patients can ...

Vaginas, vulvas, labias, lips — as you grow older and go through puberty, you hear a lot of different terms regarding your parts down under. But you might not be super clear on what *exactly* these ...

If you have a vagina, the outside part of your genitals is known as the vulva. It comprises two sets of skin folds or lips that protect the internal organs of your reproductive system. The outer lips ...

In this episode of PT Health Watch, PREMIUM TIMES spoke with a medical doctor, Happiness Akinde, who explained that while ...

Scientists examine 650 vulvas in the biggest lady-parts study ever conducted and concluded, basically: vive la différence. (So you can stop Googling.) Even if the only vagina you’ve ever seen IRL is ...

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They’re the most visible external parts of the vulva, and yet there’s still a lot we don’t know about the labia majora. There are a few different reasons for this, but it largely comes down to ...

Dark patches on the outer vaginal area are often caused by aging, pregnancy, or other hormonal changes. But they can sometimes occur with health conditions that require medical attention. Share on ...

Vaginal bleaching is a cosmetic procedure to lighten the appearance of the vulva. The procedure may involve the use of topical creams, lasers, or chemical peels. Vaginal bleaching can be dangerous, ...