The vulva is the external portion of the female genital anatomy. Also known as the pudendum, the vulva includes the clitoris and inner and outer flaps known as the labia majora and labia minora. These flaps protect a woman’s sexual organs, urethra, vestibule, and vagina.

The vulva is made up of the female genital parts that are outside the body. It includes the "lips" or folds of skin (labia), clitoris, and the openings to the urethra and vagina.

Vulva, the external female genitalia that surround the opening to the vagina, which collectively consist of the labia majora, the labia minora, clitoris, vestibule of the vagina, bulb of the vestibule, and the glands of Bartholin.

The vulva includes the entrance to the vagina, which leads to the uterus, and provides a double layer of protection for this by the folds of the outer and inner labia. Pelvic floor muscles support the structures of the vulva. Other muscles of the urogenital triangle also give support.