The Gallery That Started It All
In March 2024, AMORELIE launched an art exhibition showcasing photographs of over 40 diverse vulvas. The exhibit not only celebrated body diversity but also sparked important conversations about body image, sexual health, and the wide range of what is considered “normal” when it comes to this often misunderstood organ. For many of the 3000 visitors, it was the first time they had seen a vulva aside from their own or the airbrushed versions standard in media.
The exhibition highlighted a significant gap in education around vulvas, sex, and self-pleasure. According to the AMORELIE Sex Report 2024:
- 32% of respondents said they couldn’t openly discuss sexual topics with their parents.
- Only 15% had learned about the clitoris’s role in sexual pleasure during their sex education classes.
The Vulva Bundle: Your Personal Exploration Kit
Anatomy 101: Vulva, Vagina And Clitoris
Let’s clear up some common misconceptions:
- The vulva refers to everything visible on the outside—outer genitals, labia, vestibule, and part of the clitoris.
- The vagina is an internal organ that can't be seen from the outside.
- As for the clitoris, it's much more than the small nub we often think it is. Most of it is internal, with arms that extend up to nine centimeters into the pelvis.
The lack of education about the complexity of the vulva and vagina can lead to unnecessary shame and insecurity—essentially setting people up to feel inadequate about a completely normal part of their anatomy. This also plays a massive role in the Gender Orgasm Gap. Read more about it here.
Let's Debunk Some Myths
Do all vulvas look the same? No! Every vulva is unique in shape, size, and color, and they also change throughout life due to hormonal fluctuations.
How big is a vulva? Gynecologist Anne Kreklau and colleague Andreas Günthert measured 650 vulvas and found a wide range of normal variations. For instance, the width of the outer labia can range from 1 to 18 centimeters.
Should I wash my vulva with soap? No. Rinsing with lukewarm water is enough. The vulva is self-cleaning, and soap can disrupt its natural balance.
How sensitive is the vulva? Very! The visible part of the clitoris alone has about 8,000 nerve endings—three times more than the head of a penis.
A Call To Exploration
Whether you have a vulva, love someone who does, or are simply curious about it, it’s time to embrace, explore, and celebrate every aspect of our sexual selves.
Are you ready to join this vulva revolution?
