Clitoris 101: Where Is it?
Get out those hand mirrors, ladies. The clitoris is above the urethral opening, at the point where the inner "lips" are joined. Although it varies in size, this area, called the glans of the clitoris, is usually about the size of a small pea. If you can't locate this area, the clitoral hood (a small piece of skin) may be covering it.
What's This About the G-spot?
There's been great debate and lots of confusion surrounding this famed erotic area, including whether it exists at all, mainly because the term "spot" throws people off. Named after Dr. Ernest Grafenberg, the Christopher Columbus of the O-zone who "discovered" and wrote about the G-spot in the International Journal of Sexology in 1950, the G-spot isn't actually a magic button, as the name implies. Instead, it's a spongy region around the urethra located about two inches inside the vagina, behind the pubic bone. This area contains a cluster of nerve endings, much like the clitoris, but not all women respond the same way when it's stimulated. If already aroused, some women say that stimulating this area leads to more intense orgasms, while others say it makes them feel like they have to urinate. But don't fret if you can't find it or aren't thrilled by the results if you do. Even renowned sexperts such as Dr. Ruth Westheimer won't say for certain that it really exists, so don't feel bad if you haven't managed to locate this elusive erotic area.
What's the Difference Between Vaginal and Clitoral Orgasms?
The difference isn't where you feel the orgasm, but where you're being stimulated when orgasm occurs. When you're sexually aroused, the clitoris swells, along with blood vessels throughout your pelvic area, which creates a feeling of fullness and sexual sensitivity. Most women achieve orgasm by stimulation of the clitoris when it's engorged. Others experience increased sensitivity in the outer third of their vagina, and when this area is stimulated during intercourse or other types of vaginal penetration, they have vaginal orgasms. Which type is better? Let's just say they're both pretty amazing. For more information on the female orgasm, check out the following resources:
