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"Labia"
Definition:
The lip-like shaped skin folds that shape the vagina, being divided in
majora and minora. “Labia
Majora” Definition:
The larger outer lips of the female external genitals. They vary in size and
shape from woman to woman and at puberty become covered with hair. During
sexual excitement these lips flatten out, exposing the vaginal opening. “Labia
Minora” Definition:
The smaller, inner lips of the external female genitals. They are not as
thick as the labia majora, but they are more sexually sensitive and change
color when the woman reaches a certain level of sexual excitement.
"Lesbian"
Definition:
A woman who fells attracted by another woman.
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“Lubrication” Definition:
The natural body fluid that appears in the woman’s vagina
when she is sexually stimulated. It serves as a lubricant if
intercourse
is desired; without it the woman would find penetration painful. “Luteinizing
Hormone (LH)” Definition:
Produced by the pituitary gland, each month LH stimulates one
of the ovarian follicles to release its egg. This process is called
ovulation. In men LH stimulates the production of
testosterone and
sperm.
“Lymphogranuloma Venereum” Definition:
Is a sexually transmitted disease. In women, a small
painless sore or blister appears on either the genitals or the
cervix.
In men, it appears on the top of the
penis or
in the
urethra.
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