Vestibule: Meaning, Vulvar Anatomy, and Sexual Function
Vestibule means an entrance area and, in sexual anatomy, commonly refers to the vulvar region containing the urethral and vaginal openings.
Vestibule means an entrance area and, in sexual anatomy, commonly refers to the vulvar region containing the urethral and vaginal openings.
The vestibule of the vagina is the external area between the labia minora containing the urethral and vaginal openings and several gland ducts.
The vulvar vestibule is the sensitive area between the labia minora containing the urethral and vaginal openings and nearby gland ducts.
Vestibular bulbs are paired erectile structures beside the vaginal opening that become engorged during arousal and contribute to vulvar and clitoral sensation.
Bulbs commonly refers to the vestibular bulbs, paired erectile structures beside the vaginal opening that enlarge during sexual arousal.
Hood commonly refers to the clitoral hood, the protective fold covering the glans clitoris and influencing comfort, arousal, and stimulation.
The clitoral glans is the visible, highly sensitive part of the clitoris, usually protected by the clitoral hood and involved in arousal and orgasm.
The prepuce of the clitoris, commonly called the clitoral hood, is the fold of tissue that protects the sensitive glans clitoris.
The pubic mound is the rounded fatty area over the pubic bone above the external genitals and commonly develops pubic hair after puberty.
Inner lips is an informal term for the labia minora, the sensitive inner vulvar folds surrounding the clitoris, urethral opening, and vaginal opening.