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

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 ...

A June study in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology found there's a "wide range" of what constitutes a "normal" vulva—and no two female genitalia are exactly alike. In an ...

Just as many men believe their penises are too small, many women fret that their visible genitals (vulvas) look odd, unattractive, and abnormal. Some opt for cosmetic surgery (labiaplasty) to make ...

There's an odd contradiction at play when it comes to vaginas: on the one hand, you can't watch porn without being confronted with doll-like vulva (the external, visible bit). But on the other hand, ...

Vulvar dermatitis is the inflammation of the skin surrounding the vagina, called the vulva, which causes redness, itching, and rash. There are many different causes of vulvar dermatitis, including ...

Just as many men believe their penises are too small, many women fret that their visible genitals (vulvas) look odd, unattractive, and abnormal. Some opt for cosmetic surgery (labiaplasty) to make ...