The vulva is the outer part of the female genitalia, which includes the labia majora, labia minora, clitoris, vaginal opening, and the opening to the urethra. The vulva is part of the external genitalia and is the area on the outside of the genitals. The labia majora and labia minora are skin folds that protect the opening of the urethra and the vagina. The clitoris is a sensitive piece of tissue that swells with blood when stimulated. The vaginal opening is where menstrual blood leaves the body, and babies are born through it. The opening to the urethra is where urine leaves the body. The vulva has a wide range of normal anatomy, and everyones vulva looks a little different, but they are all made up of the same basic parts.