vaginal fornix

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The fornices of the vagina ({{singular}}: fornix of the vagina or fornix vaginae) are the superior portions of the vagina, extending into the recesses created by the vaginal portion of cervix. There is an anterior fornix and a posterior fornix. The word {{Langx|la|fornix|label=none}} is Latin for 'arch'.

Sexuality

During sexual intercourse in the missionary position, the tip of the penis may reach the anterior fornix, while in the rear-entry position it may reach the posterior fornix.{{cite journal|last1=Faix|first1=A.|last2=Lapray|first2=J. F.|last3=Callede|first3=O.|last4=Maubon|first4=A.|last5=Lanfrey|first5=K.|title=Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Sexual Intercourse: Second Experience in Missionary Position and Initial Experience in Posterior Position|journal=Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy|date=15 February 2002|volume=28|issue=sup1|pages=63–76|doi=10.1080/00926230252851203|pmid=11898711|s2cid=16407035}}

The anterior fornix is also called the a-spot, an analogue to the g-spot (Gräfenberg spot), which is closer to the vaginal opening, and also on the anterior side of the vagina.{{cite web |title=A-Spot - Ann Summer |url=https://www.annsummers.com/content-hub/better-sex/a-spot-guide.html |website=www.annsummers.com |access-date=20 August 2024}}

References

External links

{{LoyolaMedEd|Grossanatomy/dissector/practical/pelvis/pelvis14.html}}
{{SUNYAnatomyLabs|43|10|02|01}} – "The Female Pelvis: The Vagina"
{{BUHistology|19401loa}} – "Female Reproductive System: cervix, longitudinal"
{{DartmouthHumanAnatomy|figures/chapter_35/35-2.HTM}}

Category:Vagina