Definition
Mons veneris refers to the fleshy, rounded area above the vulva, also known as the mons pubis. It's a mound of fatty tissue that becomes covered with pubic hair after puberty. 'Mons veneris' literally means 'mound of Venus,' the Roman goddess of love. This area protects the pubic bone and contains nerve endings contributing to sexual sensation. The size and shape vary from person to person. It's a normal part of the human anatomy.