clitoris
Sign in to saveIn amniotes, the clitoris ( or ; : clitorises or clitorides) is a female sex organ. In humans, it is the vulva's most erogenous area and generally the primary anatomical source of female sexual pleasure. The clitoris is a complex structure, and its size and sensitivity can vary. The visible portion, the glans, of the clitoris is typically roughly the size and shape of a pea and is estimated to have more than 10,000 nerve endings. Sometimes in common speech, clitoris or clit is used to solely reference the glans.
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The clitoris is a female sex organ that is the vulva's most sensitive area and the primary source of female sexual pleasure. It is a complex structure with a visible tip (the glans) about the size of a pea, containing over 10,000 nerve endings, though its overall size and sensitivity can vary.
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Key facts
- Anatomy.Name
- Body of the clitoris
- Anatomy.Latin
- corpus clitoridis
- Anatomy.Greek
- κλειτορίς
- Anatomy.Image
- Clitoral diagram.jpg
- Anatomy.Caption
- Diagram of clitoris. Body (labeled as "shaft") at the top.
- Anatomy.Precursor
- Genital tubercle
- Anatomy.Part_of
- Vulva
- Anatomy.Artery
- Dorsal arteries of clitoris
- Anatomy.Vein
- Dorsal veins of clitoris
- Anatomy.Nerve
- Dorsal nerve of clitoris
- Anatomy.Alt
- Human clitoris. Pubic hair has been deliberately removed to show anatomical detail.
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Article
31 sectionsContents
- Etymology and terminology
- Structure
- Glans
- Frenulum
- Body
- Root
- Hood
- Size and length
- Development
- Function
- Sexual stimulation and arousal
- Clitoral and vaginal orgasmic factors
- Vestigiality, adaptionist and reproductive views
- Clinical significance
- Modification
- Sexual disorders
- Smegma
- Society and culture
- Ancient Greek–16th century knowledge and vernacular
- 17th century–present day knowledge and vernacular
- Contemporary art
- Influence on female genital mutilation
- Other animals
- Non-human primates
- Spotted hyenas
- See also
- Notes
- References
- Journals
- Bibliography
- External links
In amniotes, the clitoris ( or ; : clitorises or clitorides) is a female sex organ. In humans, it is the vulva's most erogenous area and generally the primary anatomical source of female sexual pleasure. The clitoris is a complex structure, and its size and sensitivity can vary. The visible portion, the glans, of the clitoris is typically roughly the size and shape of a pea and is estimated to have more than 10,000 nerve endings. Sometimes in common speech, clitoris or clit is used to solely reference the glans.
Sexological, medical, and psychological debate has focused on the clitoris, and it has been subject to social constructionist analyses and studies. Such discussions range from anatomical accuracy, gender inequality, female genital mutilation, and orgasmic factors and their physiological explanation for the G-spot. The only known purpose of the human clitoris is to provide sexual pleasure.