As you go through puberty, it’s normal to have questions about perhaps some of the lesser-known areas of your body, such as your vagina. The changes you experience, or the discussions you have with ...

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

The difference in women’s vaginas is because of the size of the labia. Even as we attempt to categorise vagina types, the truth is no vagina is truly the same, these are broad generalizations. For ...

The visible part of the vagina consists of the outer lips (labia major) and the inner lips (labia minora). Some people may refer to their vagina as being either an “innie” or an “outie.” However, ...

Gemma Sharp receives funding from an NHMRC Early Career Research Fellowship (Health Professional Category). She is working in collaboration as part of the Active* Consent program, to develop an online ...

If you have a vagina, the outside part of your genitals is known as the vulva. It comprises two sets of skin folds or lips that protect the internal organs of your reproductive system. The outer lips ...

Dark patches on the outer vaginal area are often caused by aging, pregnancy, or other hormonal changes. But they can sometimes occur with health conditions that require medical attention. Share on ...

In 2023, a range of everyday experiences for women and gender-diverse people are still unfortunately shrouded in stigma. In partnership with Libra, we're going to shine a light on these moments to ...