Vulva
While vagina has emerged as the term of choice for women's genitalia (excluding, of course, many of the ickier euphemisms, like vajeen and cooter), vulva is actually the correct term for all of the external organs - Catherine Pearson

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Chick-Chat: Your Vagina Isn't Actually A Vagina, It’s A Vulva
Girls, this is a big one. You've been swanning around talking about your vajayjay like it's your best friend and you regularly refer to your vagina like it's got its own set of morals and standards. No matter how you treat your pubic region and regardless of whether your ex-boyfriend gave it a creepy name, you've probably been describing your own genitalia wrong for so long.
Your "vagina" is not your vagina. It's your vulva.
So last week we told you about the tantalising new array of 'vagina' emojis that hit our smartphones ready for you to flirt away the day, but it turns out we were a little inaccurate about them being vaginas. Of course they did feature vaginas (the…
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Is my vulva normal? Not all genitalia look the same, and we’re trying to teach teenagers that
To have a chance of making a positive impact on how adult women feel about their genital appearance, we have to reach them as adolescents.
The Word for Anatomy That Shouldn’t Be “Vulgar”
There’s a better term than vagina and vulva, both of which are confusing and also kind of wrong.
Viva la vulva: why we need to talk about women’s genitalia
Ignorance about the basic biology of vulvas is still shockingly high – yet there are huge health benefits, physical and emotional, to be won with better understanding.
When did the vulva become obscene?
But thanks to the influence the influence of female artists – and even advertisers – the vulva is back in the 21st century.
Why it matters to call external female genitalia ‘vulva’ not ‘vagina’
Yes, some people use the term vagina, but getting it right is vital to female sexual agency.
Me and my vulva: 100 women reveal all
First it was breasts, then penises – now photographer Laura Dodsworth has taken portraits of 100 vulvas. She tells Liv Little why.
Anatomy 101
When was the last time you looked at your vulva? Like, really looked at it? If you’re like most people, chances are high that your answer is not recently — or not ever.
Does your vulva hurt? You could have vulvodynia
If you have pain in your vulva, you’re not alone. Around 16% of women will have vulvar pain lasting longer than three months. They aren’t neurotic or promiscuous. It’s likely they are suffering from a condition called vulvodynia.
Let’s Clear Up The Vagina vs. Vulva Debate Once And For All
While vagina has emerged as the term of choice for women’s genitalia (excluding, of course, many of the ickier euphemisms, like vajeen and cooter), vulva is actually the correct term for all of the external organs including the mons pubis (pubic mound), the labia majora and minora, the all-important clitoris, the external openings of the urethra (a.k.a, the hole you pee from) and the vagina.
Self-Exam: Vulva and Vagina
The appearance, shape, and size of genitals vary from person to person as much as the shape and size of other body parts. There is a wide range of what is considered normal. Observing your own body can help you to learn what is normal for you.
The Case for Teaching Kids 'Vagina,' 'Penis,' and 'Vulva'
Sex-abuse prevention educators want children to understand that "private parts" are off limits to others. But they also want kids to be comfortable using what linguists call "standard" dialect for these parts, rather than euphemisms and colloquialisms.
Tips For Keeping Your Vulva And Vagina Healthy
Why, you may ask, is it important to know my vulva and vagina? Well, knowing these parts and how to keep them healthy and happy is paramount to your overall health and well-being. There is nothing more annoying or irritating than an infection or something else gone wrong down under.
Chick-Chat: Your Vagina Isn't Actually A Vagina, It’s A Vulva
Girls, this is a big one. You've been swanning around talking about your vajayjay like it's your best friend and you regularly refer to your vagina like it's got its own set of morals and standards. No matter how you treat your pubic region and regardless of whether your ex-boyfriend gave it a creepy name, you've probably been describing your own genitalia wrong for so long. Your "vagina" is not your vagina. It's your vulva.
Ladies and Gentlemen, the Vulva
Stop calling it a vagina.
8 Reasons Your Vulva or Vagina Might Get All Swollen
Having a vulva and vagina can be pretty superb. Depending on how your specific parts work, they may offer the potential to have plentiful orgasms, give birth to cute, chunky babies, and do so many other delightful things. But having a vulva and vagina can come with downsides, too, like a swollen vulva intense enough to earn you the nickname Michelin Mons or a swollen vagina that throws you for a loop. Here are eight reasons your vagina or vulva might get all swollen.
Pussypedia
Pussypedia is a free, bilingual encyclopedia of the pussy* made for you to understand.
Center for Vulvovaginal Disorders
Treatment of vulvodynia, sexual pain disorders, dermatologic diseases of the vulva, recurrent vulvovaginal infections, and female sexual dysfunction.

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