The space between your private parts is called the perineum.
Understanding the Perineum
The perineum is the area of skin between the anus and the genitals. Its location varies slightly depending on sex:
- In females: The perineum is located between the anus and the vulva (the external female genitalia).
- In males: The perineum is situated between the anus and the scrotum (the pouch containing the testicles).
The perineum is a significant anatomical region, playing a crucial role in several bodily functions and frequently involved in medical procedures such as episiotomies (incisions during childbirth). It is a common site for injury and can experience pain and inflammation. Several structures are located within or adjacent to the perineal region, influencing its function and susceptibility to medical conditions.
Several sources confirm this definition:
- Cleveland Clinic: Describes the perineum as "the thin layer of skin between your genitals (vaginal opening or scrotum) and anus." https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/24381-perineum
- NIDDK (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases): Defines perineal injury as "an injury to the perineum, the area of the body between the anus and the scrotum." https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/urologic-diseases/perineal-injury-males
- Wikipedia: States that the perineum is "the space between the anus and the genitals." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perineum
- Johns Hopkins Medicine: Refers to the perineum as "the area between your vaginal opening and your anus" in the context of episiotomies. https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/treatment-tests-and-therapies/episiotomy
