What is a vulva

Okay so a vulva is literally all the outside parts of your private bits. It's not just one thing, it's a whole area, and it's super important.

Like, when people say "vagina," they're usually talking about the inside part, which is like a tube connecting to your uterus. But the vulva is the stuff you can see from the outside, and it has a lot of different parts that all do cool things.

Parts of your vulva

• Labia: These are like folds of skin, and you have two sets. The outer ones are called the labia majora, and they're usually a bit bigger and have hair on them when you hit puberty. The inner ones are the labia minora, and they're inside the majora. They protect everything inside.
• Clitoris: This is a super sensitive spot, and its main job is literally all about pleasure. It's covered by a little hood, kind of like a tiny shield.
• Urethra opening: This is where your pee comes out. Super important, obviously!
• Vaginal opening: This is where period blood comes out, and it's also where you'd have babies if you grew up and decided to have them.

All these parts work together to protect your insides and help with, like, peeing and having a period. And everyone's vulva looks a little different, so don't think yours has to look like someone else's. They're all normal and awesome!