The clitoris is a female sexual organ. In humans, the visible knob-like portion is located near the anterior junction of the labia minora, above the opening of the vagina. Unlike the homologous male organ (the penis), the clitoris does not contain the distal portion of the urethra and functions solely to induce sexual pleasure.
Most of the clitoris is hidden, and external stimulation of the entire clitoris can result in a more profound sexual response. There is considerable variation among women with regard to how much of the clitoris protrudes from the hood and how much is covered by it, ranging from complete, covered invisibility to full, protruding visibility. Additionally, the size of the external clitoral shaft varies greatly; it may be smaller than a pencil eraser, or larger than a grape. Recently, urologist Dr. Helen O'Connell discovered that erectile tissue lies beneath the external glans, splitting off into two 11 cm "legs", with more tissue branching down near the vaginal opening. One explanation advanced for the vaginal orgasm is that it results from stimulation of the internal parts of the clitoris during vaginal penetration. Nevertheless, some women experience both clitoral and vaginal orgasms and distinguish between them in terms of both the physical and general sensations associated with each, and the structure of the G-spot, located inside the vagina, must also be taken into consideration.
During sexual arousal, the clitoris enlarges as its erectile tissue fills with blood. Shortly before orgasm, this erection often increases further, drawing the clitoris upwards, so that viewed from the outside it actually appears to shrink.
2006-10-04 00:20:25
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answered by Anonymous
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Wait a minute, someone said the clitoris doesn't exist? So what's this little dilly here that makes me feel all tingly when I (or someone else) rub(s) it?
The clitoris is a female sexual organ. For most females, it is their main source of sexual pleasure. Just for the record, there are usually two types or girls: 1) girls who are "clitorian" (orgasm through clitoris stimulation) and 2) girls who are "vaginal" (orgasm though vaginal intercourse).
I am lucky, I can orgasm through both, which I hear is not as common as you might think. My orgasms are different depending if they are through intercourse or clitoris stimulation, and they go completelly out of control when BOTH are used at the same time. I can also climax from an*l stimulation, but that's another story!
Although the clitoris is not part of the female's reproductive system, it plays an important part in the female's sexual pleasure. Some cultures actually cut off a female's clitoris, hence repressing the female sex drive, making sure she won't go cheating on her husband... However, since she has no more sex drive, she doesn't enjoy sex either... But then again, some cultures are royally sexually repressed!
2006-10-04 05:22:35
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answered by ButtahChick (ButterChick) 4
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The clitoris is located about an inch away from the vagina near the top of the vulva. It's sole purpose is sexual pleasure for the woman.
2006-10-03 23:19:00
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answered by Anonymous
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The clitoris is essentially the female equivalent of a man's penis.
2006-10-03 23:23:10
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answered by glawster2002 3
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the clitoris is female sexual organ and its function is solely to induce sexual pleasure.
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2006-10-03 23:29:11
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answered by macvanteh 3
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It is that part of the female sex "apparatus" that for most women is the source of their ability to have an orgasm.
2006-10-03 23:34:00
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answered by backinbowl 6
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penis = male, clitoris = female.
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2006-10-03 23:52:06
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answered by adi_dude77 2
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Ask your mom
2006-10-04 11:45:40
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answered by daveyboyone 5
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pleasure
2006-10-03 23:20:33
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answered by Dr Dee 7
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in spanish we call it GALLO= rooster
2006-10-04 02:09:59
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answered by RawBoucer 2
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