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The external parts of the female genital organs comprising the mons pubis, labia majora, labia minora, clitoris, vestibule of the vagina, bulb of the vestibule, and Bartholin's glands. (plural)

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  • Chicago developed symbols for each "guest" based on flowers, butterflies, vulvae, and historical motifs.
  • I know perfectly well what to do with multiple vulvae, though I will note that once you have two it gets harder, slowly.
  • The absence of phalluses and vulvae was remarkable, Mellaart thought, because they were often portrayed in the art of Upper Paleolithic and Neolithic cultures outside...
  • Those SSPX-types might complain long and loud about badly painted plastic icons sold in Catholic gift shops, but at least those are an improvement over the ambulatory...
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