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Our Parts, Our Body THE FEMALE ANATOMY : VOLUME 1

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Foreword Let’s start at the beginning.

What are we made of?

We have rarely found the right answers to that question.

Either those who explained did not know enough or those who did, didn’t bother explaining enough. And we were left with pieces of instructions that we had to put together.

But those days are over. In our very first installation of the series, Nua Flow, we decided to take a clear view of the parts that make us women. We look at our anatomy from a pinhole, trying to trace those specific features that help us function in the way we do. That is why, we not only talk about the purpose of these features but also find out what makes them different. Ready to find out?

We hope that this guide answers some of your questions about the body - it is more than what you think it is! And if there are more, there will be more guides to answer them.

For now, we give you ‘Like a Woman: Our Parts, Our Body.’

With love, Team Nua.

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The The Female Female Body Body

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hen it comes to someone we love, we always make sure that we know the most important things about them.

Our best friend’s favourite colour, our father’s favourite tie, our mother’s favourite recipe, our sibling’s favourite pastime, and our special someone’s favourite book or movie.

We notice things when we love someone.

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But do we pay the same attention to our own body? MAYBE IT’S TIME WE DO! Our body is what makes us as the person we appear to be.

It has different shapes and sizes, various shades of colours, and in innumerable ways, it provides us with our unique personalities. The body is perhaps the most sophisticated and complex design, which is so finely crafted that we don’t even realise the amount of work it does every single day.

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Why should we know our body?

Knowing our body and understanding its anatomy is the first step towards self-love. This is where you realise what you are made of and how you can do things your own way. It is also one of the most assuring ways to start a healthier lifestyle where we become more mindful of what we eat and how we workout.

It is also a practical way of discovering yourself.

The body defines the structure of the person that you are.

Understanding that structure becomes a fundamental part of our growth as women.

Our body is not a mystery! It is made of blood, flesh, and bones just like any other body. There are only certain portions of it that set its appearance apart. These portions also help in proper functioning of the body, regulating period cycles, and pregnancy.

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WHAT IS OUR BODY MADE OF?

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MAMMARY GLANDS

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Some of us have it big, some of us have it small, and some of us are quite all right with whatever we have. These organs, belonging to the class of exocrine glands (that releases substances such as sweat, tears, saliva, and milk through an opening in the body or duct), produce milk.

They are pretty much what set us apart and are characteristics of the female mammals.

CHEST WALL

PECTORALIS MUSCLES

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LOBULES

NIPPLE

AREOLA

MILK DUCT

FATTY TISSUE

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VULVA & VAGINA

INNER LABIA

URETHRAL OPENING

OUTER LABIA

VAGINA

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Vulva: They can be of various shapes and sizes. It acts

as the outer portal which protects the uterus with a double door. It consists of the urethra, serving a vital function of passing urine.

It is not a flower that blooms! It is very much a part of our body that connects the vulva to the cervix. While most of us are under the notion that the vagina is the entire female genital region, it is incorrect. The vulva is the external part of the genital system and the vagina is the tube that is between the vulva and the cervix.

POP QUIZ 1

The entrance to the womb is also known as the… a. Vagina b. Cervix c. Fallopian Tube

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How long is a typical vaginal canal? a. 3-4 in b. 5-6 in c. 6-7 in

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CLITORIS HOOD CLITORIS

URETHRAL OPENING

VAGINA

Vagina: The vagina is capable of passing a baby

and holding any invasive product due to its elastic nature.

It comprises a muscular canal that has a soft, flexible lining which provides lubrication and sensation.

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The vagina’s form makes sure that it does the exactly right thing for us: In a relaxed state the walls of the vagina are flattened by the surrounding organs and tissues

It is covered by folds called rugae which act as a barrier and a route between the cervix and the vulva

The surface is composed of mucosal tissue and underneath are layers of smooth muscle tissue, collagen, and elastic fibres

Fluids help keep the walls moist

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A final note, We hope that this guide gives you the information you were looking for. After looking at our parts, we will be exploring how these parts function in creating and managing our menstrual cycles.

So, as we set out to write more about our body and its functions, we would love to know your thoughts on this guide.

You can reach out to us on tools@nuawoman.com and tell us what you think.

See you soon!

BIBLIOGRAPHY: A guide to female anatomy by Medical News Understanding Women's Body by PMC What are the parts of the female sexual anatomy by Planned Parenthood Anatomy of female pelvic area by Standford Children's Health

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