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Labia

Labia

latin for lips. There are two pairs of labia (lips) at the entrance to the vagina. They are the labia majora (the larger outside pair) and the labia minora (the smaller inside pair). Together they form part of the vulva (the female external genitalia).


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Evolution of the distinction of gender

... species split into sub-species that are mutually dependent for reproduction. Along with this question came the following:- Is the clitoris and labia underdeveloped penis and scrotum respectively? Are men's nipples vestigial remains from our hermaphrodite ancestors? By golly, are men malformed ...

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by ragav.payne
Sat Mar 01, 2008 2:59 pm
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: Evolution of the distinction of gender
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Who did we evolve from?

... predators or toxic organisms. Furthermore, color was important in developing homonid mating behaviors. The ischial callosities (butt cheeks), labia, and sometimes clitoris of some species of homonids will become swollen with blood and turn bright red when they're in heat. There's a reason ...

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by Linn
Fri May 12, 2006 3:06 pm
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: Who did we evolve from?
Replies: 157
Views: 19253

Who did we evolve from?

... predators or toxic organisms. Furthermore, color was important in developing homonid mating behaviors. The ischial callosities (butt cheeks), labia, and sometimes clitoris of some species of homonids will become swollen with blood and turn bright red when they're in heat. There's a reason ...

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by AstusAleator
Tue May 09, 2006 1:07 am
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: Who did we evolve from?
Replies: 157
Views: 19253

Pubes

... extent of skin which grows androgenic hair gradually increases over several years. In most girls, pubic hair first appears along the edges of the labia majora (stage 2), and spreads forward to the mons (stage 3) over the next 2 years. By 3 years into puberty (roughly the time of menarche for most ...

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by Dr.Stein
Mon Nov 28, 2005 2:35 am
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Pubes
Replies: 7
Views: 5974


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