Female body sex

Has your cancer treatment changed the look of your outer genitals in any way? If so, take time to get used to the changes. Check to see if any areas are sore or tender. Share what you learn about yourself with your partner.

NCBI Bookshelf. The female sex organs make it possible for women to become pregnant and give birth to children. But they have other important jobs, too: They produce hormones, control the process of girls maturing into grown women, and make sex and sexual pleasure possible. Like men, women have external and internal sex organs. The external sex organs allow for sexual intercourse and sexual pleasure. The skin and mucous membranes on the external sex organs — especially on the head glans of the clitoris, the inner labia and the vaginal vestibule — have a lot of nerves and are very sensitive. As a result, touching and rubbing this area can cause sexual arousal and increased pleasure that may lead to orgasm.

Healthy sexual and reproductive organs are vital to a woman's sexual health. Learning about the functions of each organ and how these organs work together allows you to be aware of your body and of any changes that might indicate a problem. This information can also help you choose a method of birth control or determine when is the best time to try and get pregnant. Learning about a woman's sexual responses may also make you more comfortable with your body.

If you have symptoms of cancer contact your doctor. Read our information about coronavirus and cancer. The female sexual organs include the vagina, vulva, clitoris, cervix, womb, ovaries, urethra and back passage anal area.