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title: "Innies and Outies: The Penis, Testes and More"
date: 2007-06-05T03:00:00-04:00
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[Health & Sexuality Info](/health-info)# Innies and Outies: The Penis, Testes and More

A basic introduction to the anatomy of the penis and testes. Written using simple gender-neutral language, this guide is suitable for all ages.

> There's no one single way all genitals look or even are put together, and not everyone with some of these parts will have all of them.

[Read the full article ](https://www.scarleteen.com/article/bodies/innies_outies_the_penis_testes_and_more)

SOURCE: Scarleteen • AUTHOR: Hanne Blank and Heather Corinna • LAST UPDATED: December 28, 2023

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## How Menstrual Education Can Shape Body and Sex Positivity

This essay explains why menstrual education can impact how girls feel about their genitals, genital areas, and sexuality overall.

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This essay explains why menstrual education can impact how girls feel about their genitals, genital areas, and sexuality overall.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/how-menstrual-education-can-shape-body-and-sex-positivity)

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## Orgasms After Cancer

Clear and detailed strategies for meeting the challenges of having an orgasm after cancer.

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Clear and detailed strategies for meeting the challenges of having an orgasm after cancer.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/orgasms-after-cancer)

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## An Introduction to Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is both all too common and incredibly individual. Here is Breast Cancer Action's introduction to what we need to know.

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Breast cancer is both all too common and incredibly individual. Here is Breast Cancer Action's introduction to what we need to know.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/breast-cancer-overview)