The clitoris is commonly thought to be the only body part which functions solely for pleasure. But a scientist has questioned this idea, suggesting it also plays a role in reproduction. Stimulating ...

The female reproductive organs are made up of the vulva, the vagina, the uterus, the fallopian tubes, and the ovaries. The endometrium is the innermost layer of the uterus. The thickness of the ...

In a recent News Hour segment on PBS television, doctors and researchers pointed out that female sexual topics were largely ignored in medical school where mostly male lecturers knew almost nothing ...

A recent study claims that the female clitoris is vital for the reproduction process. The review notes that stimulating the clitoris activates the brain to cause a combination of changes in the female ...

The feminine mystique is not just figurative—it also extends to women’s reproductive anatomy. For decades women were excluded from research studies, leading to a dearth of information about female ...

An unsung appendage in the female body, which has long been considered useless, may actually be essential for ovary development and fertility, a new mouse study finds. This structure, called the rete ...

A new article recently published in the journal Clinical Anatomy has suggested that Renaissance artist Michelangelo hid secret images of female anatomy in the Medici Chapel in Florence. But did this ...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama lawmakers are advancing legislation that would strictly define who is considered female and male based on their reproductive systems. Opponents said the move could ...