Why it matters that kids learn the right terms for their body parts — including the difference between the vulva and the vagina. (Getty Images) Experts agree that it's important to teach kids the ...

Medically reviewed by Andrea L. Braden, MDFact checked by Sarah ScottMedically reviewed by Andrea L. Braden, MDFact checked by Sarah Scott Female anatomy includes the internal and external structures, ...

The female reproductive organs include several key structures, such as the ovaries, uterus, vagina, and vulva. These organs function in fertility, conception, pregnancy, and childbirth. The ...

I agree with Adam Taor that some of the terminology used for female anatomy, especially reproductive parts, is extremely paternalistic, if not outright misogynistic, and could do with revision(14 June ...

Take a look at your body. All the parts you can see, as well as all those on the inside, have been given a name at some point in history. There are plenty of descriptive, fairly innocuous names. But ...

Experts agree that it's important to teach kids the anatomical terms for their genitalia for a number of reasons, including reducing shame around bodies and giving them the tools to communicate to a ...