1. Female Sexual and Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology
Chapter 4
Female Sexual and Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology 1

2. The Vulva: External Sexual and Reproductive Anatomy2

3. The Vulva: External Sexual and Reproductive Anatomy
The Mons Veneris
The Labia Majora
The Clitoris 3

4. Female Genital Mutilation
Types
Type 1: Sunna Circumcision
Type II: Clitorectomy
Type III: infibulation or Pharaonic Circumcision
Effects of FGM 4

5. The Vulva: External Sexual and Reproductive Anatomy (continued)
The Introitus and the Hymen
The Bartholin Glands
The Perineum
The Pelvic Floor Muscles
Kegel Exercises 5

6. Internal Female Sexual and Reproductive Anatomy
The Vagina
Vaginal Secretions
Vaginal Lubrication During Sexual Arousal
The Grafenberg Spot (G-spot)
Urethral sponge
Female ejaculation
Myth or reality? 6

7. The G-Spot 7

8. Internal Female Sexual and Reproductive Anatomy (continued)
The Uterus
The Fallopian Tubes
The Ovaries 8

9. Female Sexual Maturation and Development
Menarche
“Normal range” is between ages 10-14
Menstrual Physiology
GnRH triggers release of FSH and LH
The Menstrual Cycle
The Menstrual Phase: Days 1-5
The Proliferative Phase: Days 6-14
The Secretory Phase: Days 15-28 9

10. Difficulties and Changes in the Menstrual Cycle
Premenstrual Syndrome
Dysmenorrhea
Primary
Secondary (e.g. endometriosis)
Amenorrhea
Toxic Shock Syndrome 10

11. Menstruation and the 21st Century
Sexual Behavior and Menstruation
Manipulating Menstruation: Is Having a Period Obsolete?
Menstrual suppression 11

12. The Female Breast Anatomy and Physiology12

13. The Breasts Breast Care: Breast Self-Exam
Breast Care: Clinical Breast Exams
Breast Care: Mammogram
Breast Lumps
Breast Cancer
Breast Augmentation
Breast Reduction 13

14. Sexual and Reproductive Health
Genital Self-Exam
The Annual Exam
Pelvic exam
Pap smear
Infections
Urinary Tract infections
Feminine Hygiene 14

15. Sexual Life Education
Concluding Points 15