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The term vagina is from Latin vāgīna, meaning "sheath" or "scabbard". [1] The vagina may also be referred to as the birth canal in the context of pregnancy and childbirth. [2] [3] Although by its dictionary and anatomical definitions, the term vagina refers exclusively to the specific internal structure, it is colloquially used to refer to the vulva or to both the vagina and vulva.
Female genital mutilation is carried out in thirty countries in Africa and Asia with more than 200 million girls being affected, and some women (as of 2018). [129] Nearly all of the procedures are carried out on young girls. The practices are also carried out globally among migrants from these areas.
An intimate part, personal part or private part is a place on the human body which is customarily kept covered by clothing in public venues and conventional settings, as a matter of fashion and cultural norms. Depending on the culture, revealing these parts can be a legal or religious offense.
“Using correct names for body parts prevents confusion and helps kids feel empowered about their bodies,” says Traci Williams, a psychologist who specializes in child development and family ...
"By being direct and honest about your child’s private parts and their correct names, ... "I have a girl part; girls have different parts than boys," the user, AshleyMichelle199, tells the ...
10 body parts you didn't know had names. Sydney Levin. Updated July 14, 2016 at 10:12 PM. 10 Body Parts You Didn't Know Had Names. ... The lanule is the white, crescent-shaped part of the nail.
In many cultures and locations all over the world, the labia, as part of the genitalia, are considered private, or intimate parts, whose exposure (especially in public) is governed by fairly strict socio-cultural mores. In many cases, public exposure is limited, and often prohibited by law. [15] [16]
A sex organ, also known as a reproductive organ, is a part of an organism that is involved in sexual reproduction. Sex organs constitute the primary sex characteristics of an organism. Sex organs are responsible for producing and transporting gametes, as well as facilitating fertilization and supporting the development and birth of offspring ...