In this chapter, we describe the parts of a woman’s body that are most affected by sex,
pregnancy, and birth. We call these parts sexual or reproductive parts. We also explain
how pregnancy happens, and how a woman’s body changes during pregnancy.
A woman’s sexual and reproductive parts
A woman’s genitals (vulva)
outer lips
inner lips
opening of
the vagina
The pelvis
The bones below the belly
are called the pelvis.
pelvis
clitoris
a very sensitive spot
that can give sexual
pleasure when touched
urethra
the opening that
urine comes out of
anus
the opening of
the rectum and
intestine, where
stool comes out
The pelvis is shaped like a bowl
with a hole in the bottom.
pubic
bone
During birth, the baby passes
through the hole to get out.
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