labia minora

Noun

Meaning

the two inner folds of the vulva

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Histology On the opposed surfaces of the labia minora are numerous sebaceous glands not associated with hair follicles. Source: Internet

It is closed by the labia minora in female virgins and in females who have never given birth ( nulliparae ), but may be exposed in females who have given birth (parous females). Source: Internet

Labia majora are commonly known as the outer lips, while labia minora (Latin for small lips) running alongside between them as the inner lips. Source: Internet

Labiaplasty is also sometimes sought for purely aesthetic reasons by women who have asymmetrical labia minora to correct the shape of the structures towards identical size. Source: Internet

There is considerable variation in how much of the glans protrudes from the hood and how much is covered by it, ranging from completely covered to fully exposed, and tissue of the labia minora also encircles the base of the glans. Source: Internet

Stimulation of the labia minora (inner lips), due to its external connection with the glans and hood, may have the same effect as direct clitoral stimulation. Source: Internet

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