What is the Clitoris? Guide to Its Anatomy and Stimulation

It is not surprising that the male penis has always been more discussed and has also been receiving more attention in research work. The male sexual organ has historically been considered the dominant sex. On the other hand, it took researchers a long time to discover the clitoris. The clitoris has the unique distinction of being the only organ in the human body that is completely dedicated to satisfaction, an amazing fact that has long been neglected by science and sexual partners alike. The female clitoris is not as mysterious as you currently believe. You have probably wondered many times how to better satisfy your partner and how to educate yourself about the anatomy of the woman you love or have loved.

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Ignorance about the clitoris is not only bad for women and their partners but it is also bad news for women who experience clitoral pain due to disease or infection. If you don't know how to talk about the clitoris or clitoris, don't even know how a healthy clitoris works, it harms our quality of life, our health and even our chances at female equality in general. The good news is that now the situation is changing. Women themselves have started discussing openly what the clitoris is, where it is located and what does it do? Ways to stimulate the clitoris to achieve sexual satisfaction and what are the disorders related to the clitoris? In this context, we are giving you the answers to all these questions in this article.

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What Is The Clitoris?
Where Is The Clitoris Located?
How To Stimulate Clitoris?
Disorders Of The Clitoris
Summary

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What Is The Clitoris?

The nature of the clitoris is reflected in its name. "Clitoris" comes from the ancient Greek word "kleitoris", which means "little hill" and may also be related to the word "kleis" meaning "key" because this organ may be a key that unlocks a woman's sexual pleasure.It is not just a "little hill", as has long been believed. The clitoris is a very important sexual organ. It is the main source of a woman's sexual pleasure. It has more erogenous nerve endings than any other organ found in a woman's body.

Once you realize that the clitoris is actually very similar to a man's penis, then it is not so surprising for you. In the human embryo, both the clitoris and the penis are formed from the same structure (genital tubercle). The clitoris is made up of the same erectile tissue as the penis. When stimulated, the tissue swells with blood flow and becomes erect, although it looks much less voluminous than its male counterpart. When it swells the glans under the clitoral hood stretches.

In fact, this little hillock (under the protection of a cloak of skin or "clitoral hood" which is found over the urethra) is only the small tip of the larger organ called the clitoris, which is called the clitoral gland. This tip is the most easily visible part of this genital, in fact the entire organ extends much deeper than that and this notion was initially brought to public attention a few years ago by researcher Dr Helen O'Connell.

It's time you too understood that a woman's sexual pleasure center is not a tiny nub or mass, it's a giant playground and now you only need to know a few rules to enjoy the game here.

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The clitoris has three major components -

The glans clitoris - the only visible part of the organ, which is one-fifth or less than the size of the entire structure.
The two crura - which are bracket-like extensions, found on both sides, downward from the glans clitoris and deep in the tissue of the vulva.
The two bulbs of the vestibule - which extend on either side of the vaginal opening. (Not all researchers agree that the vestibular bulbs are related to the clitoris, although researchers Vincenzo and Giulia Puppo argue that the clitoris is composed of only the glans, body, and crura.) The vestibule is part of the vulva, the female external genitalia.

The clitoris can reach up to 7 centimeters in length and the glans is about 4-7 millimeters. The glans is also the part that is most rich in free nerve endings, thus providing the most stimulation.

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Where Is The Clitoris Located?

The vulva is a term used to describe all the external female genital parts. Surrounding the vagina (an internal organ), these organs include the labia majora, labia minora, clitoris, the vestibule of the vagina, the bulb of the vestibule, and Bartholin's glands. Two sets of labia (lips) form an oval shape around the vagina. The labia minora are smaller and surround the vagina. The labia majora are larger and after puberty, the outer part of the labia majora becomes covered with hair. At the point where the labia majora meets (near the pubic bone) is the clitoris.If you want a closer look, you can see it using the following method. Here is how to find your clitoris

Take a mirror in one hand and get naked from the waist down.
Now sit on a chair or on the corner of your bed and spread your legs apart and place one leg on the chair or bed.
Hold the mirror between your legs and angle it so that you can see your vulva (outer vagina).
Use the other free hand to separate the outer and inner lips of your vagina.
Look above your "slit" i.e. vaginal hole, you will see a flap of skin that is attached to your inner lips (labia minora), this flap is called the clitoral hood.
The clitoris is under the clitoral hood where the inner labia meet.
The head or glans of the clitoris can vary in size, but only the tip of the clitoris can be seen on the top side of the vulva, under the clitoral hood.

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How To Stimulate Clitoris?

Clitoral stimulation is essential for orgasm in women. Most women do not experience orgasm from penetration alone, they need clitoral stimulation to build arousal and experience climax. Many women prefer to stimulate the clitoris from one side or through the clitoral hood. Men should warm up their partner slowly to avoid overstimulation of the highly sensitive clitoris. You should increase your skills of giving pleasure to women.

When it comes to a female partner's orgasm, the clitoris is usually the main player due to its high level of sensitivity. Popular culture and pornography often depict female orgasm as usually achieved through penetration, but science tells a completely different story. Most women, researchers have found, achieve a female orgasm only when the clitoris or, more specifically, the glans clitoris is stimulated. For women who are unable to experience orgasms from penetration alone, touching the clitoris in a pleasurable way may be the only way to achieve orgasm. For women who can achieve orgasms through penetration, stimulating the clitoris may increase the strength of their orgasms.

Each clitoris prefers different types of stimulation. This is especially important for people dating a woman. Just because you gave your former female partner a clitoral orgasm, doesn't mean you'll be able to do the same for this female partner. Every woman may prefer different ways to stimulate the clitoris, so find out what your partner prefers first. Now that you're well-educated on what your female partner is expecting from you in the bedroom and why the clitoris should be the main focus of your attention, where everything is located. It's time to start studying different ways to touch, rub, kiss and stimulate this orgasmic point. We hope you're ready.

How To Stimulate Clitoris With Your Mouth

Some women only achieve orgasm when their partner goes down on them. Oral sex is a learning skill that depends on each individual. What worked best for your past girlfriends and partners is not sure to work with your current partner. Many women respond best to oral sex and feel it is the only way they can achieve orgasm with their partner. Whether you are arousing her or you want to bring her to orgasm, oral sex is a great technique.

To make it all easier, consider placing a pillow or two under her waist. This can make it easier for you to reach her hot spots. Once you are properly positioned, there are several things you can do to rock her world. First, warm her up by stroking her thighs, breathing naturally so she can feel your breath on her clitoris and other areas of her vulva. You can also impress her by making her orgasm bigger, which will help increase the chances. Then, once you're ready, start licking her like an ice cream cone, with long, thick strokes that cover the whole area all the way down.

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Bring the intensity up by licking her slowly with your tongue before going all in. Once you've reached a certain rhythm, try mixing things up a bit (though you should be aware of how your partner is responding to your touch. If she likes a specific rhythm or finds it particularly pleasurable, she may be disappointed if you suddenly change the rhythm).

Take special care not to shave before you are going to have oral sex. Imagine if someone rubbed sandpaper over the head of your erect penis. You would not feel good at all. You can imagine how your girlfriend would feel if you shave before oral sex.

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How To Stimulate Clitoris With Your Hand

If you are feeling very uncomfortable or hesitant about touching her clitoris with your mouth, you should probably learn this method first. Not only does it allow for eye contact, since your face is not between her legs, but you can also communicate during this time so you know you are applying the right speed and pressure on the clitoris that your partner is enjoying. You only need to rub the sides of her clitoris with one finger at first. There is no need to put pressure directly on her clitoris yet. Instead, rub her clitoral hood or keep your finger away from it so that she does not make direct contact.

Now go beyond one finger to bigger and more or even use your whole hand now. This definitely provides more stimulation, as each finger moves over her clitoris one after the other. You can move your fingers side-to-side or you can move them in a circular motion. The key, as always, is to use the methods she enjoys the most. Keep in mind that even if you are not the kind of guy who stops by the nail salon to get his nails trimmed, keeping your nails properly clean is not only essential but will also prevent her from getting hurt.

Most women's vaginas can get wet easily with sexual stimulation, but there is nothing wrong with making it more lush. Use water-based lubricants directly on the palm of your hand, which you can rub on her vaginal lips and inside to gently touch them. Overstimulation, just like oral stimulation, can kill her pleasure. Fingering is great for warming up and even orgasms, but be very aware of how she is responding and if she seems hypersensitive or tired, resort to other activities to give her a little break.

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How To Stimulate Clitoris With Sex Toys

Although most women are able to achieve orgasms through penetration, hand or oral stimulation alone, sometimes these are not enough to give her an orgasm. This is when sex toys, especially vibrators, come into the game. The sex toy industry has come a long way in recent years to bring safe and versatile vibrators and other products to the market. Choose the lubricant for using sex toys with great care. Because silicone-based lubricants are fine on toys made of hard materials like hard plastic, aluminum, ceramic, steel, granite, wood, marble, etc.

But silicone can react with toys made of silicone (which is the case with most expensive vibrators and vaginally inserted sex toys) and can ruin your sex toy worth thousands of rupees and injure your partner's delicate areas. The solution to this is to use water-based lubricants.When shopping for a sex toy, start with a vibrator that not only stimulates her, but reaches her clitoris. Stimulating her clitoris with a vibrator while using your penis or fingers to penetrate her vagina or a sex toy that stimulates the G-spot is a great combination.

How To Stimulate Clitoris With Your Penis

Finally, another way to reach the clitoris is through your most precious organ, your penis. A powerful but often neglected technique for clitoral stimulation is to use the shaft of the penis to contact the clitoris. With plenty of lubricant, this technique can be great for blowing her mind. Here are 6 sex positions for incredible clitoral stimulation -

Woman On Top
The male partner lies on his back. You come on top of him, with one leg on either side. Get down on your knees, with your feet pointing towards his feet. Sit relatively straight, so that both of your bodies are perpendicular to each other. Now thrust your hips back and forth as you penetrate him or grind on him in small circles.

This position is great because it offers multiple options for clitoral stimulation. If you try to bend over a little, your clitoris will rub against his belly. (Put some lubricant on your clitoris to make it feel even better.)

Reverse Cowgirl
This position is similar to Woman on Top, except that you face the other way. Your back is to your partner and your mouth is facing his feet. Initial penetration in reverse cowgirl can be a little tricky, so you can use lubricant to help. This is a really hot position, so a slow, sexy move works well. You can easily reach your hand down and stroke your clitoris with your hand.

Counter Top
In this position the male partner is standing, so you will need a flat, sturdy surface at his waist level. A counter top, desk or high bed usually work well. If you can't find anything sturdy enough, you can use the couch and have your partner kneel instead of standing. He penetrates you. Then you slowly lift your legs and place one ankle on each of his shoulders. Since your legs are spread, you have plenty of room to stroke your clitoris with your hand.

Sofa Doggy Style
Lean over the back of the couch with your knees resting on it. Rest your hands on the back of the couch. Your body will be straight, but slightly bent. Your partner can kneel on the cushions behind you or stand in front of the couch. He penetrates from behind you. You can also do this position on a ladder if you want. Just put something under your knees. This variation of doggy style makes it easier for you to touch your clitoris than the standard version.

Lotus Style
For this position, you sit on the bed facing your male partner and sit on his lap, he can sit you with his legs folded or spread whichever is easier for him. Place your legs on either side of his hips and wrap your arms around each other. You can't thrust in this position, so focus on rubbing after penetration. Try moving your waist up and down and see if you can rub your clitoris along his stomach or rub it yourself with your hand.

Side Wedge Saddle
The male partner lies on his back, bends his knees and rests his feet on the bed. Now the female partner comes on his waist facing his feet. But in this position, keep both your legs on either side of only one thigh of the male partner. Slowly sit on your knees and guide the penis inside you with your hand. In this position, the area above your vagina rubs up and down along his thigh, as if you are trying to climb on it. Rubbing along his thigh increases clitoral stimulation and you can apply pressure closer or further as needed with your leg.

You and your female partner can use any method with mutual consent. But if your female partner does not want to try a method for some reason or your male partner does not want it, then do not force it. Try to understand each other's wishes and concerns.

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Disorders Of The Clitoris

Fortunately, none of the medical problems that occur with the clitoris are serious. But if you think there is something wrong with your clitoral area, it can be quite alarming, especially because there is very little information available about this organ. Here, we look at the most common problems with the clitoris and explain what you can do to avoid them -

Vaginal inflammation due to vigorous sex or masturbation.
Itching due to a reaction with soaps, cleansers, lotions, etc.
Pain due to an injury to the clitoris or vulva, such as from yeast or thrush.
Pain or itching due to an infection of the vulva or vagina.
Pain or itching related to vulvar cancer.
Pain or itching due to sexually transmitted diseases.
Pain related to the persistent erection of the clitoris.

Most clitoral conditions can be treated with creams or antibiotics. Serious disorders, such as melanoma or other cancers, may appear as a lump or bump. If you have concerns, consult your doctor.

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Summary

The clitoris is a sensitive organ found in the female genitals and its main function is to provide sexual stimulation. This organ appears externally as a small bulge, but most of its parts are inside the body. The clitoris has thousands of sensitive nerves, making it very sensitive. This organ is important for sexual pleasure and orgasm in women. The clitoris has no reproductive function, but it does have an important role in sexual experiences. Knowledge and understanding about it is essential for women's sexual health and pleasure.