Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) that affects members of both sexes, but is more common in women. One out of six adolescent females has a genital herpes infection, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention....
Different kinds of bacteria normally live in the vagina. Sometimes, certain types of bacteria can multiply and outnumber others, leading to bacterial vaginosis. If you are infected, you may not even know it because symptoms don't always show up....
The labia minora are the two folds of smooth, pigmented skin that lie within the larger labia majora and protect the entrance to the vagina. They are also a common site for the genital herpes lesions that, according to the Centers for Disease...
Overview The vagina is the opening located directly below the urethral opening. Directly outside of the vaginal opening are the labia minor, the smooth inner lips of the vulva. Outside of the inner lips are the labia majora, the fleshier...
You may be anxious to find out the sex of your baby, and there are several methods that can determine this. Genetic testing can reveal your baby's sex, but if genetic testing is not required, many parents rely on ultrasound to reveal their baby's...
Gynecological disorders include ones in the internal and external reproductive organs of a female. The vulva refers to the external genital organs of the female and includes the labia majora and minor, clitoris, and entrance to the vagina. Several...
Sexual FAQs - VI Q. Where is my clitoris? A. I get asked this question a lot. Try your public library; get a book on Human Anatomy and Physiology. Look at their drawings for a better understanding of the anatomy. **Update: Go to page 15 or...
Pregnancy is an exciting time for a new mother. It is natural to wonder how your baby is growing and developing as your body is drastically changing. A baby's growth during pregnancy follows a predictable course from fertilization, to the forming...
Unlike other mammals and primates, humans have little hair. However, what hair we do have covers us from head to toe and serves a variety of important functions. Hair prevents foreign matter, such as dust, from entering our eyes, ears and nose. It...
