The mysteries of the clitoris
In women, the clitoris is one of the most sensitive and important parts of sexual pleasure that can lead to incredible orgasms. Sometimes leaving this little love button has so much to offer us. In this blog we will explore it from every angle and reveal its secrets.
You will discover:
What is the clitoris?
Where is the clitoris?
The anatomy of the clitoris
How to stimulate the clitoris, be yourself or with the help of your partner.
What is the clitoris?
The clitoris is made up of erectile tissue, the corpora spongiosum and the corpora cavernosa, much like the penis. They contain small cavities, which are empty at rest and fill with blood when excited. It is this blood flow that allows erection, but more modestly than a penis. Once the clitoris is engorged with blood, it is even more sensitive and visible as it swells.
The clitoris is a sex organ riddled with nerve endings that can provide a lot of sexual pleasure. Studies have shown that the clitoris has 8000 nerve endings, the same number of nerve endings as in the penis glans. We can therefore say that the clitoris is an organ mainly associated with sexual pleasure. On the other hand, there is still a debate within the scientific community as to whether it has something to do with reproduction.
Where is the clitoris?
Learning to find and identify the different genitalia is important and will make all the difference to our lovemaking and our solo pleasures.
First of all, the vulva refers to all of the external female genital organs. Divided in two by a median slit, it includes the labia majora and the labia minora, which protect the entrance to the vagina, as well as the clitoris and its hood. The clitoris (the glans of the clitoris) is located at the top of the labia, just below the small cap of flesh in this area.
Sometimes it may be necessary to gently press the clitoral hood upwards and part your labia to find the small, pea-sized knob of flesh. The anatomy of the vulva may differ slightly from one woman to another since we are all unique.
The glans of the clitoris is often the most targeted place for sexual stimulation, but as we will see in a moment it has so much more to stimulate than the little love button at the level of the clitoris.
The anatomy of the clitoris
The anatomy of the clitoris is not just limited to what is seen on the outside contrary to popular belief. It's a bit more complicated and mysterious a bit like the tip of the iceberg. There is what we see the external part and what we do not see the internal part.
External parts:
The Glans: The glans of the clitoris is usually what most people will identify as the clitoris. We can compare this small button filled with nerve endings to the glans of the penis.
The clitoral hood: The clitoral hood is found at the top where the labia minora meet. It is called clitoral hood or hood since its role is to protect the glans of the clitoris by covering it. It is much the same as the foreskin of an uncircumcised penis.
Internal parts:
Corpus (body) / Root: The body or root is found just behind the glans of the clitoris and is formed by the junction of the two pillars.
Crura / Pillar: The two pillars of the clitoris are formed by two cavernous bodies. They contain cavities that swell with blood under the effect of sexual arousal.
Clitoral (vestibular) bulbs: The bulbs are located between the vaginal wall and the pillars. Both bulbs are made up of corpora spongiosum, erectile tissues similar to corpora cavernosa much like the pillars. The added pressure on the clitoris during tissue engorgement provides pleasurable sensations. When the bulbs are engorged with blood, they increase the lubrication of the vagina, while increasing sexual stimulation and sensations.
Explore different techniques
Clitoral stimulation techniques can offer different experiences and levels of pleasure, have fun discovering the technique you prefer. The best method of stimulation varies from person to person, since we all have different tastes. Don't be afraid to explore the clitoris and all the means at your disposal to stimulate it.
Here are some ideas:
Rubbing your clitoris against a soft surface e.g. a pillow
Slide a vibrating toy over the clitoris (citoridian vibrators)
Use the jet of water from a shower head to stimulate the clitoris.
Try a sex toy:
Stimulating her clitoris with these fingers is good, but adding vibration or suction and OMG we are elsewhere. Sex toys are designed to create additional clitoral stimulation. A classic in clitoral vibrators is of course the famous coco or bullet. Our little favorite the Nia from Adore U, a little gem to have in your collection.
Adore U Nia
And some sex toys like the Womanizer offer different vibration stimulation. An amazing experience awaits you with these suction toys. They offer a gentle but intense suction that promotes blood circulation in the clitoral region and provides extraordinary sensations similar to oral sex.
summary
Although the clitoris is not completely understood when it comes to sexual function, there is no doubt that it serves a great purpose when it comes to sexual pleasure.
Even though the visible clitoris is a small sensitive button of flesh, the whole organ is much more impressive with internal and external components.
Remember that clitoral stimulation is a matter of preference and varies from person to person.
Have fun exploring this sensitive area to find out what makes you tick and, please, share your preferences with your partner. There's nothing better than sharing the fun.
