Shakespeare's classic line "And though she be but little, she is fierce" encapsulates the power of the clitoris. With its 8,000 nerve endings concentrated within the glans—which is usually just two centimeters wide—it's no surprise that stimulating the clitoris is essential for elevating sexual experiences.
Clitoral stimulation is a must for the majority of vulva owners to reach orgasm, according to Erica Marchand, PhD, an accredited psychologist in Los Angeles specializing in couples therapy. “This brings an enjoyable feeling, increases arousal, generates lubrication and generally lays the groundwork for a pleasurable sexual experience.”
Incorporating clitoral stimulation into your sex life can lead to more intense orgasms and can also provide an alternate option for those who do not typically experience climax from penetrative intercourse, such as those with menstrual cramps, painful penetration, or other factors.
Experts state that the clitoris can be seen as a sexual organ that can endure and persevere. If you are new to the clit or wish to become more familiar with it (hello, pleasure area!), then here is all of the information you should understand.In this regard, you can also learn more about female clitoral stimulation with a sex doll torso.
Where is the clitoris located and what is it?
Wendasha Jenkins Hall, PhD, a sexual educator/researcher based in Atlanta, Georgia, has noted that the clitoris is the only human organ with a purpose exclusively for sexual pleasure. Visible externally, it is a small, pea-shaped nub located approximately 4 centimeters above the vaginal opening and beneath the labia minora. This is just the external structure, however--it is only the tip of the iceberg.
Donna Oriowo, LCSW, CST - a certified sex therapist and owner of Annodright - explains that although the portion of the clitoris at the top of the vulva is visible, its internal structures can be stimulated as well. Oriowo notes that the whole structure is akin to a penis for people with a vulva.
So, what constitutes the structure of the clitoris?
The visible portion of the clitoris is referred to as the glans, or sometimes the nub. Around the glans is the clitoral hood, which helps to shield the glans from potential harm and excessive stimulation from its many nerve endings.
Internally, the clitoris is composed of erectile tissue that engorges with blood when aroused. Its form resembles a wishbone, featuring two crura on either side of the vaginal canal and bulbs that lie between the crura and the wall of the vagina.
Is the G-spot the internal part of the clitoris, or is it something else?
Many studies have been conducted on the G-spot over the years, and its presumed location is thought to be several inches inside the vagina on the anterior wall. It may be so pleasurable to stimulate due to its close proximity to the clitoral bulbs connecting to the vaginal wall, indicating that a G-spot orgasm can be considered a clitoral orgasm as well.
