External Female Sexual Anatomy

External Female Sexual Anatomy

The clitoris is a small, highly sensitive organ that is very important to female sexual response. You can almost think of it as a “mini-penis”.

There are 2 main parts to the clitoris (externally):

1. The shaft

2. The glans (or the clitoral head)

The glans is visible, sticking out like a small lump. The shaft disappears into the body beneath the clitoral hood, which is a layer of tissue that passes around the clitoris.

The clitoris varies in size for different women, much like penis size vary in men.

Women have been blessed with a sex organ with no reproductive purpose – it’s only function is receiving pleasure. It has over 8,000 nerve endings which are intricately networked with the nerves throughout the pelvic region.

Although I’ve labeled it as an “external” organ, most of the clitoris is actually hidden inside the body.

The shaft of the clitoris extends into the body, and then splitting into two legs form an upside down “V” (the clitoral crura) which lie on both sides of the vaginal opening.

But the key feature of the internal portion of the clitoris is the fact that the clitoris surrounds the urethra (the passage where urine exits the bladder).

What does this mean?

It means that the pleasurable sensations from stimulating the “G-Spot” (the area on the upper wall of the vagina, below the urethra) is through contact with the inner parts of the clitoris!

Also, this can explain the “vaginal orgasm” (orgasm through vaginal penetration), since the interior parts of the clitoris is stimulated.

Mons Pubis:

The mons pubis is the fatty pad of tissue that’s covered by pubic hair. It lies on top of the pubic bone, and on top of the inner clitoral structures.

Inner Lips (Labia Minora):

The labia minora are the fleshy hairless inner lips that lie on either sides of the vaginal entrance. The inner lips come together at the top forming the clitoral hood.

Outer Lips (Labia Majora):

The outer lips are rounded pads of fatty tissue lying on either side of the vaginal entrance.

Fourchette:

You’ll find it at the bottom of the vaginal entrance where the inner labia meet.

Perineum:

The perineum, more commonly referred to as the “taint”, is the area between the vaginal opening and the vagina.

Anus:

Although she might disagree with you, the anus is a highly erogenous zone. But, to stimulate it doesn’t require penetration. The anus has a high concentration of nerve endings, and can feel pleasurable when stimulated.

Remember though, that any anal play requires special attention to hygiene, as the anus and rectum contain (and can spread) bacteria.