Located inside the vulva, the clitoris is an erogenous organ of the female genital system. What is his role? Its size? Why does he give pleasure when he is caressed? What is clitoral orgasm? Immersed without taboo in the mysteries of the clitoris.
The clitoris is a Small erectile organ of the woman’s genitalslocated at the level of the anterior part of the vulva. It is not limited to the small button that we see and feels under the fingers, it is only its emerged part. The 9/10 of the clitoris are internal and invisible. The clitoris plays a big role in excitement and female pleasure.
At the junction of the small lips, inside the vulva, is the clitoris.
The woman’s clitoris corresponds to the penis of the man: he also includes a glans (3 to 6 mm at rest and up to 6 or even 10 mm when excitement)a foreskin and a motor nerve. THE clitoris cap is the skin layer that covers and protects the clitoris in its glans. The clitoris cap is to the woman what the foreskin is to the man. It is connected to the small lips. The visible part of the clitoris is small but can, like the penis, knowing erections in the event of excitement. The hidden part composed of the rod and two roots is larger and located inside the vagina, under the small lips. The two zones participate in female pleasure, and the stimulation, by penetration, of the internal part of the clitoris also has its role to play.
The visible part of the clitoris measures between 0.5 and 1 cm, while the rod, invisible and localized as a result of the glans, can measure up to 10 cm.
Like the male penis, the clitoris erects when stimulated and excited. The clitoris includes between 8000 and 10,000 sensory sensorswhile the man’s acorn includes 3000 to 4000 on average.
“The base of the clitoris corresponds to point G”
The clitoris is a Very innervated and vascularized erogenous area and therefore particularly sensitive. His erectile fabrics are full of blood in the event of excitement. The stimulation mode, whether masturbation or caresses with a partner, varies according to women, some prefer very light caresses, and others stronger pressure. “Depending on the position of the partners during the penetration or the caress of the area, the clitoris is very sensitive to the excitation and participates in the power of the orgasm. Located on the anterior side of the vagina, the base of the clitoris corresponds to point G (or zone G), initial of the Gräfenberg gynecologist who understood his role”specifies Isabelle Braun-Lestrate, clinical psychologist and sexologist, vice-president of the National Union of Clinical Sexologists, who develops: “We are talking about zone G because it affects the nervous tissues of the vagina, the urethra and the base of the clitoris.”
The clitoris plays a fundamental role in female orgasm. As it is a part of the very innervated anatomy, which is on the passage of the penis at the time of penetration, the clitoris is then naturally pressed, rubbed, stimulated.
The clitoris is excitable very quickly thanks to caresses of the fingers, lips, tongue or via regular friction. It can also be excited by a vibrator, at its base, on the sides or at its end. The caresses of the clitoris provide intense pleasure and well-being to women. When it is excited, it fills with blood and then releases oxytocin (pleasure hormone).
The clitoris is the only organ that has no other known function than pleasure. Stimulation of the clitoris cap leads to orgasm. This stimulation can be direct, by friction, or indirect thanks to the back and forth of sexual intercourse. There is the received idea that some women are clitoral and other vaginal, but it is a completely false idea: it is impossible to determine the part that each area takes in pleasure. “Orgasm is a global orgasm of the whole area: internal walls of the vagina and clitoris. Some parts may be more reactive than others “concludes Isabelle Braun-Lestrat.
“The clitoris may undergo irritation due to too tight clothing friction (pants, thongs …) but also to reactions to synthetic materials. He can also suffer from small wounds accidental, like a nail or razor stroke “, explains Isabelle Braun-Lestrat. According to her, other diseases can affect this organ, as “THE yeast or the extension of a herpes vaginal”. Without forgetting “The consequences of a badly supported piercing and badly disinfected “. She also advises that “If irritation, pain or whitish secretion persists for a few days, do not hesitate to consult a general practitioner, a midwife or a gynecologist”. In addition, under medical pretexts, excision was widespread throughout the 19th century. Today, this female mutilation is mainly practiced for cultural and religious reasons. We speak of excision when the clitoris has been cut (and part or all of the small lips). It leads to serious risks of hemorrhage and infection as well as sexological and obstetric complications.
There are no specific examinations for the clitoris.
On the Health Forum: discussions about the clitoris
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► The 9/10 of the clitoris are internal and invisible.
► The woman’s clitoris corresponds to the penis of the man: he includes a glans, a foreskin and a motor nerve.
► The clitoris plays a fundamental role in female orgasm.
► Like the male penis, the clitoris enters erect when stimulated and excited.
► Orgasm is a global orgasm of the whole area: internal walls of the vagina and clitoris.
Thanks to Isabelle Braun-Lestrat, clinical psychologist and sexologist, vice-president of the National Union of Clinical Sexologists.
