The fornices of the vagina (sing. 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. The word "fornix" is Latin for "arch".
Structure
There are two named fornices:
*The posterior fornix is the larger recess, behind the
cervix
The cervix or cervix uteri (Latin, 'neck of the uterus') is the lower part of the uterus (womb) in the human female reproductive system. The cervix is usually 2 to 3 cm long (~1 inch) and roughly cylindrical in shape, which changes during ...
. It is close to the
recto-uterine pouch.
*There are three smaller recesses in front and at the sides:
**the anterior fornix is close to the
vesico-uterine pouch.
**the two lateral fornices.
Sexual stimulation
During
sexual intercourse
Sexual intercourse (or coitus or copulation) is a sexual activity typically involving the insertion and thrusting of the penis into the vagina for sexual pleasure or reproduction.Sexual intercourse most commonly means penile–vaginal penetrat ...
in the
missionary position, the tip of the penis reaches the anterior fornix, while in the
rear-entry position
Doggy style is a sex position in which a person bends over, crouches on all fours (usually on hands and knees), or lies on their abdomen, for sexual intercourse, other forms of sexual penetration or other sexual activity. Doggy style is ...
it reaches the posterior fornix.
The fornices appear to be close to one reported
erogenous zone, the
cul-de-sac
A dead end, also known as a cul-de-sac (, from French for 'bag-bottom'), no through road or no exit road, is a street with only one inlet or outlet.
The term "dead end" is understood in all varieties of English, but the official terminology ...
, which is near the posterior fornix.
See also
*
G-spot
References
External links
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* – "The Female Pelvis: The Vagina"
* – "Female Reproductive System: cervix, longitudinal"
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