Recent Examples on the WebTop: This layer is closest to the vulva and is typically soft to the touch.—Nicole Crawford, Verywell Health, 6 May 2024 When eczema affects your vulva, however, certain types of underwear (or lack thereof, since threads and seams can be a problem), creams, or douches, can, quite literally, make your skin crawl.—Julia Ries, SELF, 26 Mar. 2024 Ahead, Busy Philipps shares top eight must-have beauty and wellness products—vulva care included.—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 6 Mar. 2024 While Carrying Ceramics: 'There Were Casualties' According to the Cleveland Clinic, women need to keep their vulva clean to prevent infections, including bacterial vaginosis—an infection caused by an overgrowth of bacteria—and yeast infections—an infection caused by an overgrowth of fungus.—Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 8 Mar. 2024 Then try placing it on the clitoral hood to cushion the intense vibrations, or try placing it on other parts of your vulva like along your inner labia.—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 3 Mar. 2024 The sticky, unfamiliar folds of her vulva grossed her out.—Clare Sestanovich, The New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2023 Behind her, a larger-than-life orchid resembles a vulva.—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 12 Jan. 2024 Cold compresses or ice packs to the vulva can ease the itching too, Dr. Dweck says.—Sarah Bradley, Women's Health, 6 Apr. 2023
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Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Medieval Latin, from Latin volva, vulva womb, female genitals; akin to Sanskrit ulva womb and perhaps to Latin volvere to roll — more at wallow entry 1
: the external parts of the female genital organs comprising the mons pubis, labia majora, labia minora, clitoris, vestibule of the vagina, bulb of the vestibule, and Bartholin's glands
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