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There are two sets of labia - the labia majora and the labia minora. The labia majora protect the genitalia that lie within them. The labia minora secrete chemicals that lubricate the genitalia and that kill bacteria to prevent infection.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 11y agoEnclose and protect other internal reproductive organs
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∙ 11y agoThe function of the labia minora is to serve as a protection of the internal parts of the vagina.
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∙ 15y agothe purpose of a labia majora of a women is to keep dirt away from infecting the genitals. Not only the dirt but many other bacterias.
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∙ 11y agoThe function of the labia minora is to serve as a protection of the internal parts of the vagina.
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∙ 10y agoThe labia minora protect the clitoris. They also play a role in directing mucus and bacteria from the urinary tract, preventing painful Urinary Tract Infections in women.
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∙ 11y agoto prevent debris from entering the vaginal canal
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∙ 13y agoTo help stop the vagina from "opening" while you are not aroused. When you are aroused, they will swell up and consist of some nerves to aid with sexual pleasure.
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What is the plural of the word labia minora?
Labia minora is the plural form of labia minus and labia majora is the plural form of labia majus.
What are the vaginal lips?
labia majora
What female structure corresponds to the scrotum in the male?
The labia majora
What are meat curtains?
long labia, or just labia
What is a mass on your outer labia called?
answerthe labia majora My answer------CORRECTION: outer lips are labia majora, inner lips are labia minora. They didn't answer question of what the "mass" was.
Labia minora are a pair of thick fatty ridges that protect the entire genital region?
No. I believe that you are describing the Labia Majora. The Labia Minora are the inner labia or, lips. Majora, the outer, protective, larger or, major labia, or lips.
Is your labia majora too small?
Everyone has different labia majora and labia minora, it's not really possible for them to be too small. As long as they are healthy that is the only concern to have about your labia.
What is the latin definition of labia?
The Latin definition of Labia is lip.
Can guys have labia?
No they can not. Unless they are hermaphrodites, but your average man should not have labia.
What was Labia the meaning behind the name?
'Labia' is the latin name for lips.
Are some women missing one of their labia?
The only time women would be missing one of their labia is if they have had it surgically removed. All cis-women have two inner labia and two outer labia.
What is the purpose of the clictoris?
the clitoris is a small profection located between the labia majora and lies below the mons pubis. It is homologus to the glans penis in males and functions in sexual arousal.
