6 Fascinating Facts About The Clitoris That Will Leave You Stunned

With the progress around how we talk about women’s pleasure, many have brought up the conversation about the clitoris. In Madhuri Dixit’s Maja Ma, a remark was made by Sheeba Chaddha’s character on how lesbians would be able to experience pleasure. To this Simone Singh’s character, childhood love interest of Dixit’s character, asked, “Have you heard of the clitoris?”

While researchers have concluded that it is the stimulation of the clitoris that causes women to reach climax, not many know much about this magical part of the body that deserves all your attention.

What Is Clitoris?

Before we dive into the fascinating facts about this organ, we must know what it is and where it is located. The exposed part of the clitoris is situated at the top of the vulva where the inner labia meet to form a hood.

You must have seen the folded skin covering a certain part of your genitalia. It is called the clitoral hood. The clitoris is a bulb-shaped sexual organ and one of the key erogenous zone in a woman’s body.

The Sole Body Part Known To Be Dedicated To Orgasm

According to studies conducted by scientists, the clitoris has no other purpose than providing pleasure. Since the number of women who experience orgasms is way lower than that of men, it is high time that we take things into our hands.

Many women sex educators like Leeza Mangaladas, Seema Anand and Dr Tanaya Narendra often talk about it in their strive to educate women.

Clitoris Resembles The Male Genitalia

The clitoris has the same anatomy as the male genitalia. It has a foreskin, shaft, and glans. Much like the penis, it also swells when aroused. You would be stunned to know that a clitoris can swell about 300% of its original size.

Hence, in many gender reassignment surgeries, a clitoris can be given the form of a penis using hormones. In another case, male genitalia can be reduced to the side and relocated to convert it into a clitoris.

8,000 Nerve Endings

There are at least 18 different parts that make up a clitoris. According to estimates by researchers, there are more than 8,000 nerve endings at the tip of it. Therefore, stimulating this area is your gateway to reach climax during self-pleasure and intercourse.

Studies have concluded that there are very few women who can experience orgasm via penetration alone. About 50%-75% need stimulation of the clitoris.

Clitoris Keeps Growing

Not many know this but much like the penis, the clitoris also grows from the time puberty begins. By the time a woman completes the adolescence phase, the organ has already grown 1.8 times its original size.

However, unlike the penis, the clitoris continues to grow through life. Some studies indicate that it could become seven times the size it was during birth. The changes might be unnoticeable though.

Clitoris Can Have Different Shapes & Sizes

Like all bodies are different; similarly, genitals can also be of different shapes and sizes. Some clitorises can be less hidden, more hidden, large, small or appear different from one another.

Therefore, the way you stimulate it can be different from how another could experience orgasm. Hence, you must try to explore your body to know what works best for you.

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Only One-Fourth Part Is Visible

Only one-fourth of the clitoris is visible outside the body. Three-fourths of it is still inside your body. It is highly sensitive, but it is not a button that will unleash magic like Isha was for Shiva in Brahmastra.

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In most cases, a woman needs to experience arousal and soft stimulation of the clitoris to reach climax. The partner must patiently explore the surroundings to understand what makes a woman feel good and what turns her off.

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