: the external parts of the female genital organs
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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.
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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
Likewise, Kat’s nude moment — revealing the giant demon head encompassing her full vulva — is the punchline to a classic, tidy setup that traces back to the early scenes of the movie, when Audrey lets slip to Lolo that Kat has a genital tattoo.
—Maya Phillips, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2023
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
Likewise, Kat’s nude moment — revealing the giant demon head encompassing her full vulva — is the punchline to a classic, tidy setup that traces back to the early scenes of the movie, when Audrey lets slip to Lolo that Kat has a genital tattoo.
—Maya Phillips, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2023
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“Vulva.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vulva. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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