Terminology can be difficult to understand sometimes. Because the vulva and vagina are frequently misidentified, it is crucial to locate them correctly. Proper recognition is essential for sexual health, but it is also important because different parts serve different purposes.

Women's genitals seem to be shrouded in mystery. What exactly is the vulva? What is the location of the vagina? Are they the same thing? How did this confusion arise, and why does it persist?

Of course, some may argue that the inability to correctly identify different parts of the body indicates a sex education gap. And this could be true because many topics related to human nature and sexuality have remained taboo until today.

In reality, whatever the cause of this information gap may be, there is a wealth of material available to shed light on this mystery. In this article, we will be discussing the differences between the vulva and the vagina.

Finding Vulva

Okay, things may appear confusing at first. Words upon words: vulva, vagina, clitoris. But what exactly do these words mean?

We must begin with the vulva. Not by chance, but because the vulva represents the outside parts.

In reality, the vulva is a collection of parts that includes the pubic mound, the labia majora and minora, the clitoris, the external opening of the urethral (or more colloquially known as the pee hole), and the vaginal opening.

The vulva comes in a variety of shapes and colors, and none of them looks exactly alike. And beauty stays precisely in this diversity, despite that the porn industry makes it appear as if there is only one socially acceptable form and the vulva must look a certain way.

What’s With The Labia and The Clitoris?

What’s With The Labia and The Clitoris

Now that we know what the vulva is, we can't help but notice that it contains some elements that have been on everyone's lips for quite some time (Did you get it?).

The labia is also known as the vaginal lips and is the part that makes us define a vulva as nice or ugly. There is only one labia, which is folded into two parts. On one hand, we have the labia majora, respectively the outer lip of the vulva, and on the other, we have labia minora, respectively the inner lip of the vulva.

The clitoris, this magic maker, can be found between the labia folds. It is an entire universe of pleasure condensed into a small point, this area that has piqued people's interest over time and has helped create an entire industry around it. Basically, there are a lot of clit stimulation sex toys around us, which we can only be grateful for.

The clitoris is not only a small point on the surface It actually goes deeper than what we can see. In fact, the small visible portion, about the size of a pea, is known as the clitoral hood.

Another area of interest in sexual stimulation is the G-spot, which is part of the clitoris and is located about 1 inch inside the vagina, under the bladder. With thousands of nerve endings, it's no surprise that the clitoris and the G-spot are so popular.

Where’s The Vagina Hiding?

Where’s The Vagina Hiding?

You've probably noticed by now that the vulva is frequently referred to as the vagina. But we already made it clear that the vulva is on the outside and the vagina is on the inside. It is obvious that they are not the same thing, so where is the vagina hiding?

The vagina is actually the muscular canal that connects the uterus and the vulva. It has reproductive functions as well as being the canal through which menstrual flow passes.

It's also worth noting for a general understanding of female anatomy that the vagina is a mucous membrane capable of secreting and absorbing fluids at a faster rate than skin.

The mucous membrane protects the body from infection. It also contains a complex mix of bacteria known as vaginal flora. The vagina is magical because it is self-cleaning, which means it cleans itself by frequently expelling the combination of fluid and cells known as discharge.

The vulva, on the other hand, serves as a protection for the uterus. Unlike the vagina, the vulva must be cleaned because it does not expel any fluid on its own.

Wrapping Up!

Even though the vagina and the vulva are two distinct entities, they share some obvious connections. The vaginal canal helps with birth and the menstrual cycle, while the vulva acts as a dependable guardian, protecting the uterus with the help of the labia.

Women's anatomy is particularly fascinating, and it's worth paying attention to learn how it works. Understanding the different anatomical parts of the female genital organs is important not only for correctly identifying potential problems but also for having a more intense sex life.