Perineal sponge

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{{Verify|date=December 2024}}{{Short description|Spongy cushion of tissue and blood vessels found in the lower genital area of female humans}}

The perineal sponge is a spongy cushion of tissue and blood vessels found in the lower genital area of women. It sits between the vaginal opening and rectum and is internal to the perineum and perineal body.{{fact|date=December 2024}}

Functions

The perineal sponge is composed of erectile tissue; during arousal, it becomes swollen with blood compressing the outer third of the vagina along with the vestibular bulbs and urethral sponge thereby tightening the vagina and increasing stimulation for the vagina and a penis, if involved.Levine S. et al. "Handbook of Clinical Sexuality", page 180 Brunner-Routledge 2003 {{ISBN|1-58391-331-9}}

Sexual stimulation

The perineal sponge is erogenous tissue encompassing a large number of nerve endings, and can, therefore, be stimulated through the back wall of the vagina or the top wall of the rectum.Chalker R. "The Clitoral Truth", page 46 Seven Stories Press 2000 {{ISBN|1-58322-038-0}}

References

Category:Human female reproductive system