The female reproductive system is often misunderstood, especially when people use the words “vulva” and “vagina” as though they mean the same thing. The vulva refers to the external genital structures, including the labia, clitoris, urethral opening, and vaginal entrance, while the vagina is the internal muscular canal connecting the vulva to the cervix. Understanding this difference can make it easier to understand how the body functions and how to care for it prop…Continue Reading