By Lora DiCarlo and posted with her prior permission and, it would appear, heavily reliant on https://www.healthline.com/ for its information.
Can you count on more than one hand how many types of orgasms you’ve had? Not how many times you’ve orgasmed—but the type. If you’re scratching your head, we’ve got some titillating news for you; there are between four and fourteen different kinds of orgasms for people with vaginas, and how many you attempt is up to you
Okay, so you’ve heard about the clitoris— it’s a pleasure powerhouse, and it’s a purely sexual organ. You’ve also probably seen the jokes making fun of guys who can’t seem to find it — but in all honesty, there’s nothing to be embarrassed about. After all, sex education doesn’t exactly cover the clitoris, and it can be hard to ask a partner to experiment and learn. We get it!
That’s why we’re giving you what you need, and what your partner really wants. All your burning questions about the clitoris, where it is, how to pleasure it and what toys are best for partner play and an amazing orgasm are all answered in this post. Let’s dive in, and remember, part of sexual wellness is learning.
If this is all new to you, we’re so glad you’re taking the step to educate yourself about sexual arousal, and we’re proud you’re trying something new.
WHAT IS THE CLITORIS?
The clitoris is the most innervated organ in the human body. It has more than 8,000 nerve endings bundled into a 10-centimeter anatomical wonder and is located near the “top” of the vulva.
The vulva is the organ in its entirety and includes the pubic mound (the part below the belly button and before the juicy parts), labia, clitoris, and vagina. Just ten (yes, only ten!) years ago we finally gained access to a 3-D image of the entire clitoris. Commonly thought of as just the tiny, hooded glans clitoris, aka “the button” or clitoral bulb, the clitoris is actually much larger than that.
The majority of the structure is internal, made up of the body, the crura, and the bulbs. The body is the internal continuation of the glans. The crura extends from the body to the left and right, wrapping around the vaginal opening sort of like a wishbone shape. The bulbs extend from the front of the crura, wrapping around the front of the vaginal canal.
WHERE IS THE CLITORIS?
If you look at the labia, or the lips, of the vulva, you’ll see a small area where they connect. You may notice a small “pearl” or raised button-looking organ where the labia meet, underneath the clitoral hood. The clitoral hood is a fold of skin that surrounds and protects the clitoris.
However, it’s also normal to not really see a noticeably raised structure; the clitoris is made up of erectile tissue and becomes enlarged when aroused. Some people liken it to the female equivalent of a penis, but that is incorrect. The clitoris is much more complex than that.
Some experts, like Brian Nox, the author of She Comes First have theorized the clitoris is actually the “root” of the G-spot, that internal pleasure button inside the vagina. It makes a lot of sense, and goes to show how much we still have to learn about the clitoris. Remember, medical cadavers used to be male-bodied individuals or people with penises, and medical bias has held back our understanding of the vulva for, well, centuries.
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