What does it feel like for a girl? A flesh comparison

TL;DR

This article delves into the scientific concept of homologues, explaining how male and female genitals share similar tissues, such as the labia majora being akin to the scrotum, and the clitoris to the penis. It highlights the shared base cells from which human reproductive systems are developed, offering insights into the physical connections and understanding between partners.

When we develop in the womb, there are a set of cells that make the genitals and reproductive systems, and all human bodies are built out of the same base cells.

Therefore, some of our skin feels and behaves the same way in both vaginas/vulvas and penises. This allows us to work out what your lover’s bits feel like by touching your own.

Science fact: in scientific terms, these similarities are called homologues, which means ‘same as’.

  • Scrotum (testicles) is the same flesh as the labia majora (outer lips)
  • The prostate has a female equivalent – the Skene’s glands (female prostate, g-spot)
  • Skin of the penis is the same as the labia minora (inner labia)
  • The penis is like the clitoris
  • The clitoris has a glans in the same way the penis does (the glans is the V-shape underneath the head of the penis)
  • The clitoral hood is the same skin as the foreskin


Jessica Lloyd - Vulvovaginal Specialist Naturopathic Practitioner, BHSc(N)

Jessica is a degree-qualified naturopath (BHSc) specialising in vulvovaginal health and disease, based in Melbourne, Australia.

Jessica is the owner and lead naturopath of My Vagina, and is a member of the:

  • International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disease (ISSVD)
  • International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health (ISSWSH)
  • National Vulvodynia Association (NVA) Australia
  • New Zealand Vulvovaginal Society (ANZVS)
  • Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS)
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