labia majora
plural noun
la·bia ma·jo·ra
ˈlā-bē-ə-mə-ˈjȯr-ə 
: the outer fatty folds of the vulva bounding the vestibule
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The vulva refers to the external genitalia, including the labia majora and labia minora, which are the inner and outer lips of the vulva, Dr. Bone explains.
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Women's Health, 26 June 2023
The truth is, the labia majora (outer lips) and labia minora (inner lips) look different on all types of bodies.
—Rachel Jacoby Zoldan, Glamour, 4 Aug. 2020
Stick with your upper vulva (mons pubis) and outer lips (labia majora).
—Melanie Rud, SELF, 16 June 2022
Some people’s labia minora extend past their labia majora and some don’t.
—Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 13 Aug. 2021
According to Davis, the labia majora's job is to protect the more sensitive parts inside.
—Cheryl Wischhover, Teen Vogue, 25 Dec. 2019
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Women's Health, 26 June 2023
The truth is, the labia majora (outer lips) and labia minora (inner lips) look different on all types of bodies.
—Rachel Jacoby Zoldan, Glamour, 4 Aug. 2020
Stick with your upper vulva (mons pubis) and outer lips (labia majora).
—Melanie Rud, SELF, 16 June 2022
Some people’s labia minora extend past their labia majora and some don’t.
—Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 13 Aug. 2021
According to Davis, the labia majora's job is to protect the more sensitive parts inside.
—Cheryl Wischhover, Teen Vogue, 25 Dec. 2019
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“Labia majora.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/labia%20majora. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.
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labia majora
noun plural
la·bia ma·jo·ra
ˌlā-bē-ə-mə-ˈjōr-ə, -ˈjȯr-
: the outer fatty folds of the vulva bounding the vestibule
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