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My Clitoris Hurts
Why Does My Clit Hurt? The clit is made to feel good. But what if it feels bad? Clitoris pain is common, but you don’t have to tolerate it. Explore causes of clit pain and their solutions.
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The clitoris has just one purpose, and that is pleasure. So experiencing frequent clitoral pain (officially called clitorodynia) can be confusing and upsetting. There are many factors that can lead to a sore clit, including irritation from hygiene products, your unique anatomy, and certain medical conditions. If you’re experiencing clit pain, you don’t have to suffer: Figuring out what’s causing it can help you find relief.
The clitoris is more than a bump a couple inches above the vagina—that part is just the head (glans). The rest of the clit is internal, with two “legs” that wrap around each side of the vagina ( 1 ). The penis and the clitoris have a similar number of nerve endings, but in the clit they’re condensed into a much smaller space, making it even more sensitive ( 2 ).
Because there are so many nerve endings bundled together in the external clitoris, some people are hypersensitive to clitoral stimulation: This sensitivity can contribute to discomfort in the clit. In some cases, direct touch to the clitoris can be painful just because it’s so sensitive.
Some people experience changes in the sensitivity of their clit in response to sexual arousal: It may be very sensitive before they get turned on, less sensitive when they’re super aroused, and hypersensitive again after orgasm ( 3 ). If this is the case for you, start out slowly, stroking around the clit and over the clitoral hood, rather than touching it directly.
Many clits need a warm-up period before progressing to firmer pressure. Start with slow, gentle touch, increasing the pressure and speed only if it feels good.
If you’re having sex with a partner, it can be easier to tell them what you like if you’ve already figured it out for yourself. Exploring the kinds of sensations that feel best for your clitoris through self-pleasure can be helpful in reducing discomfort and guiding your partner.
Using lubricant during clitoral stimulation can increase your comfort and help to prevent clit pain. Dryness increases friction, which can be painful for some people, especially those with sensitive clits. You can use your own natural wetness, transferring vaginal fluid from your vagina to your clit with your fingers, a partner’s fingers, or a toy, or a store-bought lube , to reduce friction and promote greater pleasure.
For some people, gentle touch and lubrication may be enough to relieve clit pain. If you’re still experiencing discomfort, though, or even hurting when you’re not having sex or masturbating, there are some other things to look into.
Anatomy can be a factor in clit pain. The clitoral hood (the flap of skin covering the glans) provides a protective layer over the sensitive tissue underneath. If your clitoral hood is smaller or nonexistent, more of the glans may be exposed, leading to discomfort due to friction ( 4 ).
In some people, the glans of the clitoris may be partially or fully stuck to the hood, a phenomenon known as clitoral adhesion or clitoral phimosis. Injury to the area, skin conditions that result in irritation of the vulva , and menopause are all factors that can cause the clit to stick to the hood; it may also happen for no known reason ( 5 ). Clitoral adhesion can cause the buildup of smegma (a whitish substance made up of oils, sweat, dead skin cells, and vaginal fluid), leading to the formation of irritating bumps known as keratin pearls ( 6 ). This problem can be addressed with a visit to your healthcare provider, who may use a simple procedure to free the clitoris and remove uncomfortable bumps. In some cases, minor surgery may be needed to correct the problem ( 5 ).
Tight clothing can rub uncomfortably or put pressure on the clit, which, because it contains so many nerve endings, is easily irritated. If you normally wear tight pants or underwear, try wearing looser clothes and see if that helps.
Laundry detergents can be irritating, so check what you’re using to wash your underwear and consider switching to an unscented variety. Avoid scented soaps or sprays on the vulva and vagina: Many of the products marketed as vulva cleaning products contain ingredients that can be irritating to delicate skin ( 7 ). Your clitoris (and the rest of your vulva) only need warm water and your hand for effective cleaning; particularly if you experience pain in your vulva or clit, it can be helpful to avoid soap on this delicate area ( 8 ).
In some cases, clit pain can be caused by an object under the clitoral hood, most often a hair ( 9 ). If you’re experiencing clit pain, you can gently pull the hood back with your fingers to check for a stuck hair. If it’s short and not wrapped around your clit, you can try removing it with your fingers or tweezers. If it seems stuck, or is wrapped around your clit, a healthcare provider can help you to remove it.
There are some health conditions that can make your clit hurt: Urinary tract infections, yeast infections, and some sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can cause soreness, itching, or a burning sensation on or near the clit. If you’re experiencing clit pain that doesn’t get better with gentle touch, extra lube, or switching up your personal care products, check in with a healthcare provider.
Pain is the body’s way of saying that something is wrong. If you’re experiencing clit pain, listen to your body and change what isn’t working, whether it’s a type of touch, a hygiene product, or a clothing style. If you have sex with a partner, talk with them about what feels good for your body and what doesn’t. If you’re still in pain, seek out a healthcare provider who can help you figure out what’s going on.
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6. Aerts MD PhD, Leen, Rachel S.Rubin MD, Michael Randazzo, Sue W.Goldstein CCRC, Irwin Goldstein, MD . 2018. “Retrospective Study of the Prevalence and Risk Factors of Clitoral Adhesions: Women's Health Providers Should Routinely Examine the Glans Clitoris.” Sexual Medicine 6, no. 2 (June): 115-122 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.esxm.2018.01.003
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i have been experiencing pain in my clitoris and generally in this area. It's a sharp pain that happens with the lightest touch, crossing my legs, or from wearing tight pants. I've never had this before and i'm wondering what it is. Also i've noticed the hood of the clitoris when pulled back, you can see like an inner layer of skin. Please i'm very worried, can you tell me what these may be? thanx
Is there anything that can be done for clitoral pain? I have a painful clitoris that swells, itches, and hurts throughout the month. I have had pain with this for years now and no doctor can find anything wrong with it. The only physical evidence is tiny white specks of discharge way back under the "hood." But if I pull back to look to see if there is anything wrong, it hurts immensely for days afterward. It interferes with my sex life with my husband because of the fear of pain if he touches the area. PLEASE let me know if there is a condition that this is related to or if there is any kind of cream that can minimize the pain. I have tried several kinds of Vagisil type treatments, but they do not help. Thank you.
I have been having twinges of pain in my clitoris and just got over a UTI. Meds for 10 days. I think it's from my jeans being too tight there, but sometimes it pains for no reason, even laying down. Just started in the last 2 weeks, seems to be fine when wearing sweats or more comfortable clothing. I have never heard of pain in the clitoris before and can't find anything on it.
A happy, healthy "joy button" or clitoris is a delight to press, caress, nibble, or rub, but one that is irritated and sore can send electric jolts of pain through the body at the slightest touch. A brief anatomy lesson can help to explain how and why this can happen. The clitoris is made up of three main parts:
The Glans (a.k.a. the tip or head of the clitoris) This little ball of erectile tissue is located directly above the opening of the urethra and directly below the pubic bone. Depending on an individual woman's anatomy and her state of sexual arousal, the glans may or may not be visible. When women become sexually aroused, the erectile tissue in the glans becomes engorged (swollen), much like the penis, and increases in size and sensitivity.
The Shaft
The clitoris narrows directly behind the glans and continues back into the body, where it meets with the nerve bundle that transmits the incredible signals that the glans receives.
The Hood
Both the glans and shaft of the clitoris are covered with this fold of skin that is actually the upper part of the labia. The hood seems to protect the clitoris from too much direct stimulation. When a woman is not sexually aroused, or when a woman is in high arousal, the glans retreats under the hood and is out of sight.
The hood of the clitoris contains glands that produce a lubricating fluid called sebum, which allows the hood to move smoothly back and forth over the glans and the shaft of the clitoris. When sebum accumulates, it turns into a white, cheese-like substance called smegma. Smegma, in turn, if it is not washed away with frequent bathing, can harden and rub between the hood and the shaft similar to a grain of sand under an eyelid — the result is an irritated clitoris that can produce incredible pain at the merest movement. Tight jeans or pressure from sexual stimulation can be excruciating. Accumulations of smegma can also cause the skin of the hood to adhere (stick) to the shaft and glans (similar to what can happen with a man who has foreskin). These clitoral adhesions can cause pain and irritation as well.
Usually, frequent bathing and good hygiene can prevent or resolve this problem, but some women may have narrow openings to their clitoral hood that make it harder to wash away built-up secretions. If you have recurrent episodes of clitoral pain, you may want to try soaking in a steamy tub and gently moving the skin around the clitoris back and away from the glans — don't tug or forcibly retract the hood since this can cause further pain and irritation. These gentle "stretches" can, over time, widen the opening of the hood, allowing more freedom of movement for both pleasure and washing.
For a few women, "do-it-yourself" measures are not enough. Gynecologists might remove adhesions and/or stretch the opening of the clitoral hood after using a local anesthetic to first numb the genital region. If diligent bathing and gentle hood massage do not relieve the pain, talk with your gynecologist about the possibilities of a "stretching" procedure, among other options. Remember, minutes spent maintaining good clitoral health can pay you back with hours of indescribable pleasure.
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Question posted by throwawayaccount444 on 27 March 2018
Last updated on 18 August 2019 by sunflowerpower56
I usually masturbate by rubbing my clitoris (penetration freaks me out) and recently I noticed that at the slightest touch of my hand, it just HURTS. When I walk in a certain way it hurts, when my clothing rubs me it hurts, and when i lay on my stomach it hurts. I saw online that it may be swollen or maybe something is wrong with the hood of it, but when I pulled back the hood I also say that it isn't shaped like a circle. It's like a circle inside of a circle, with the outer circle in half/open. Is that normal? There's no blood or anything. Please help. It hurts.
I had this too and was so worried it was something more severe/permanent that I'd have to go to the doctors about! Like a sharp pain when bending down or when wiping or wearing tight jeans after pretty much any sexual activity I had with my boyfriend. After looking a little closer I found there was a hair stuck next to the clitoris under the hood, and after getting it out I had instant relief!
Suggest having a look down there but if you can't see anything then go to the doctors, it's definitely nothing to be embarrassed about!
Have someone check with a flashlight while pulling back the hood of the clitoris. There may be a loose hair stuck there, and once it's removed, INSTANT relief.
Hi Throwaway, I give you credit for your ability to describe a sensitive subject. I had to look this one up because it's not your ordinary pain question... Lol. Anyone who gets queasy should stop here because we are about to get clinical! First, it concerns me that penetration "freaks" you out. There is a definite correlation between physical pain and emotional fears that are hard to differentiate between the two. I'm not discounting your pain. It's just something to think about because it will affect your health by: - Not having routine speculum exams - Difficulty obtaining birth control without having pelvic exams - Lack of close of intimacy without having sexual penetration - Difficulty with long term relationships with the goal of becoming pregnant - Pap smears are an important part of your yearly exam for an early diagnosis of cancer.
Freaking out... Do you tighten up so much in fear that your muscles clamp down to prevent penetration?
There is a medical term for this... VaginismuHi Throwaway, I give you credit for your ability to describe a sensitive subject. I had to look this one up because it's not your ordinary pain question... Lol. Anyone who gets queasy should stop here because we are about to get clinical! Hi Throwaway, I give you credit for your ability to describe a sensitive subject. I had to look this one up because it's not your ordinary pain question... Lol. Anyone who gets queasy should stop here because we are about to get clinical! First, it concerns me that penetration "freaks" you out. There is a definite correlation between physical pain and emotional fears that makes It difficult to differentiate between the two. I'm not discounting your pain. It's just something to think about because it will affect your health by: - Not having routine speculum exams - Difficulty obtaining birth control without having pelvic exams - Lack of close of intimacy without having sexual penetration - Difficulty with long term relationships with the goal of becoming pregnant - Pap smears are an important part of your yearly exam for an early diagnosis of cancer. - Inability to insert tampons.
Freaking out... Do you tighten up so much in fear that your muscles clamp down to prevent penetration?
There is a medical term for this... Vaginismus. The treatment is a process consisting of: - Kegel exercises. Voluntary tightening and relaxation of the PC muscle around the vagina. - Using a set of dilators starting with the tampons size and advancing. - Physical therapy to instruct on deep breathing exercises while the woman inserts the dilator. - If it is still not possible, the doctor can treat with Botox under sedation while inserting the dilator. - Counseling is often recommended to hopefully determine the cause such as abuse, unhealthy first experience, etc.
You didn't mention your age. Any vaginal itching or discharge? How long have you had it? Can
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