Labia Majora: Meaning, Anatomy, Function, and Sexuality
Labia majora are the outer folds of the vulva that contain skin and fatty tissue and help protect the more delicate genital structures within.
Labia majora are the outer folds of the vulva that contain skin and fatty tissue and help protect the more delicate genital structures within.
The perineum is the region between the genitals and anus containing tissues involved in pelvic support, continence, childbirth, and sexual sensation.
The female perineum is the area between the vaginal opening and anus containing tissues involved in pelvic support, childbirth, continence, and sexual sensation.
The male perineum is the area between the scrotum and anus containing skin, nerves, and pelvic-floor tissues involved in support and sexual sensation.
The bladder is a hollow muscular organ in the pelvis that stores urine and may influence pelvic comfort, urinary control, and sexual activity.
The mons pubis is the rounded fatty area over the pubic bone above the external genitals, where it cushions underlying tissue and commonly grows pubic hair.
Ejaculatory ducts are paired tubes that carry sperm and seminal-vesicle fluid through the prostate and into the urethra during ejaculation.
Cowper’s glands are small paired glands below the prostate that release lubricating fluid into the urethra during sexual arousal.
Bulbourethral glands are paired glands below the prostate that release lubricating fluid into the urethra during sexual arousal.
The prostate gland is a small organ below the bladder that surrounds part of the urethra and produces fluid contributing to semen and ejaculation.