A mechanical and critical enquiry into the nature of hermaphrodites

by James Parsons

6, 7. The slender Alæ or Pterygia vaginæ, improperly called Nymphæ. On the upper Part of these cuticular Foldings, the Frenulum 6, is observed to be lost, that comes obliquely downwards from the under Side of the Glans.

8. The Orificium, or Entrance into the Vagina, with a smooth whitish Skin on the Inside of the Labia.

9. The Furcula Vaginæ.

10. The large and broad Perinæum, or Distance between the Furca and the Anus.

The second and third Figures represent the external Parts, as they appeared in a Girl shewed about Town for an Hermaphrodite, of which I gave an Account that was read at a Meeting of the Royal Society, Feb. 17, 1714.

FIG. II.

Shews these Parts in a natural Situation.

1. Nympha Luxurians seu Clitoris.

2. Labium dextrum.