Variation in Vulvas

Variation in Vulvas

Published October 28, 2022

Betty championed the vulva and brought the word clitoris into popular language. In honor of the second anniversary of Betty’s passing, we talk about the clitoris and the variety of vulvas. There’s great variety in the size, shape, and color of the clitoris, clitoral hood, inner/outer labia and the vaginal opening.

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