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Last reviewed: July 06, 2022



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The clitoris is an erectile tissue of the females, located at the junction of the inner lips of vulva and immediately above the external opening of the urethra . The clitoris is responsible for feeling sexual sensations upon stimulation, and in many women, its proper stimulation facilitates orgasm.
This article will discuss the anatomy of the clitoris, a female sex organ and most sensitive erogenous zone. Cultural perceptions of the clitoris have had significant impact on the research and knowledge about the clitoris in comparison with the penis, its male counterpart. Through this article, we will guide you through the ins and outs of the clitoris, namely its internal and external anatomy, blood supply, innervation, and function during sexual arousal.
The clitoris is an erectile structure, homologous to the male penis . It is located inferior to the mons pubis at the anterior end of the vulva where the two labia minora meet. Similar to the penis, it is composed of paired crura, a body and a glans.
Unlike its male counterpart however, the clitoris is not circumscribed by a foreskin nor is it perforated by the urethra (and, therefore, has no urinary role). Instead, urethra opens separately, just posteriorly to the clitoris. In addition, most (i.e. four-fifths) of the clitoris is internal; only its glans (measuring an average length of 5 to 8 mm) is externally positioned. This is why the clitoris is informally described as having two parts: the internal and external.
The clitoris arises as a pair of crura , two erectile structures which attach to the ischiopubic rami. Anteriorly, each crus converges to form the paired corpora cavernosa of the clitoris, which are collectively known as its body and are enclosed in a layer of dense fibrous connective tissue (known as the tunica albuginea). In females, the corpus spongiosum is represented as two bodies of erectile tissue in each of the labia minora, referred to as the bulbs of the vestibule or clitoral bulbs.
The clitoris is supported by the suspensory ligament of the clitoris, a fibrous band that connects the clitoris to the pubic symphysis .
At its distal extremity, the body, which is formed by the junction of both corpora cavernosa, is surmounted by the glans (head) of the clitoris, which is a small tubercle of erectile tissue that arises from the junction of the vestibular bulbs (mentioned below).
Externally, the glans is enclosed between the prepuce of the clitoris anteriorly and frenulum of the clitoris posteriorly, which are folds formed by the division of the anterior extremities of the labia minora.
The neurovascular bundle of the clitoris is located posterior to the corpora cavernosa, between the tunica albuginea and the clitoral fascia . Two dorsal arteries (branch of the internal pudendal artery ) supply blood to the fascia and skin over the clitoris. They each give off a branch known as the deep artery of clitoris , which supplies blood to the ipsilateral corpus cavernosum, engorging it during sexual arousal.
Paired dorsal veins of the clitoris are located centrally, medial to their arterial counterpart, and deep to an unpaired superficial vein of the clitoris . Finally, the most lateral structures of the neurovascular bundle are the dorsal nerves of the clitoris.
The dorsal nerve of clitoris is a terminal branch of the pudendal nerve , which travels along the dorsal surface of the clitoral body to the glans. Here, it terminates as a network of highly sensitive free nerve endings and other mechanoreceptors making it one of the densely innervated regions of the body. Like the arteries and the veins, it lies superficially located between the tunica albuginea and the clitoral fascia, and therefore some procedures (e.g. vulvoplasty) may risk injury to this nerve and affect clitoral sensation and sexual function.
During sexual arousal , the clitoris, along with the entire female genitalia, fills with blood. This is due to the ischiocavernosus and bulbocavernosus muscles contracting and compressing the clitoral veins while the arterial blood flow remains; this increased blood then fills the venous spaces in the corpora cavernosa of the clitoris, leading to its ingurgitation. As the clitoris is richly innervated by sensory fibers, stimulation of the clitoris (either direct physical stimulation or mental simulation) may lead to female orgasm .
The G-spot is an erogenous area of the vagina which may lead to strong sexual arousal and orgasms when physically stimulated. It is said to be located 5–8 cm (2–3 in) up in the anterior vaginal wall. However, its existence is subject of discussion and has not been proved.
Some researchers have found a greater concentration of nerve endings at the lower third of the vagina. However, evidence on this has been based on small sample sizes and therefore is often dismissed as anedoctal. 
A stronger theory supports that the G-spot may be an extension of the clitoris, as the clitoral tissue extends into the anterior wall of the vagina. This is supported by the fact that vaginal orgasms (obtained through stimulation of the G-spot) and clitoral orgasms have the same stages of physical response.
Regardless of whether the G-spot is an individual structure or a simple extension of the clitoris, overly focusing on the G-spot as a source for sexual arousal and orgasm may be detrimental, and it is generally best to consider the clitoris, urethra, and vagina as one unit because they are intimately related. 

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An organ of the external genitalia of females whose function is to enable sexual pleasure.
Two crura of clitoris, each forming a corpus cavernosum, which converge to form the glans of the clitoris
Dorsal artery of clitoris, deep artery of clitoris Deep dorsal vein of clitoris, superficial dorsal vein of clitoris

Author Dr. D.Roberts Modified by March 4, 2017
Fortunately, most medical issues with the clitoris are not severe ones.
However if you think you’ve got something incorrect with your clitoral area, it can be rather worrying — specifically due to the fact that there’s so little information readily available about this organ.
So here, we take a look at the most typical problems with clitorises — and describe what you can do about them.
It’s crucial for women to value that it prevails for the clitoris to be sore for numerous days after energetic sexual activity.
Many people don’t understand this, and many women stress because their clitorises ache following sex.
But extensive rubbing on, and around, the fragile tissues of the clitoris undoubtedly causes discomfort.
Fortunately, this sore feeling nearly constantly improves quickly. You can reduce it by using a boring cream every eight hours approximately. It may also be best to refrain from sex for the next few days.
In order to avoid this sort of thing occurring in future, aim to make certain that during foreplay, intercourse or masturbation, the clitoris is well lubricated.
It’s simple for either partner to use the natural vaginal secretions to dampen the clitoral area, or additionally it might be worth investing in a lubrication product.
There are all sorts of various types of sex lubes readily available. If your skin is sensitive, a water-based lubricant is most likely your safest bet (try Liquid silk for an extremely natural feel) or if you wish to spice things up a bit you may expensive attempting a more specialised product, such as the super-popular Durex play tingle.
Similarly, it’s not uncommon for women to discover that the clitoris looks a little swollen ‘the morning after’ foreplay, intercourse or masturbation.
Once again, this is nothing to stress over. It’s simply caused by fluid leaking from the capillary and into the tissues of the clitoris
The swelling will normally disappear within two days.
In some cases, swelling and tenderness of the clitoris are more severe and continue for approximately a week.
This can be due to a percentage of bleeding inside the clitoris. This kind of collection of blood is basically the same as a contusion. It’s called a haematoma.
I first encountered this when I was spoken with by a lady whose clitoris was sore and swollen for about seven days. During this time it released a percentage of blood. I just recommended her to avoid sex for a fortnight. She made a complete recovery.
Ever since, I’ve seen a variety of cases of haematoma of the clitoris.
In most of these circumstances, the organ did not actually bleed, due to the fact that the percentage of blood was just simply taken in back into the bloodstream — in the very same way that a common contusion gets better by itself.
Pain in the clitoris (instead of discomfort brought on by sex) is uncommon.
In most cases, it’s due to vulvodynia. This is a condition where the vulva — or parts of it — becomes tender.
This is typically due to the typical fungal infection thrush — also known as candida albicans, monilia or yeast infection.
Nearly usually, other parts of the vulva and vagina will likewise be inflamed and itchy , and there will generally be a whitish discharge.
Treatment is with antifungal medications , applied to the vulva and vagina or taken by mouth. The sexual partner must also be treated.
It’s also essential that you clean up any sex toys routinely, as this could also spread infection. Make certain you use a cleaning spray or wipes that are created specifically for sex toys.
Clitoritis means swelling of the clitoris
There are over 160,000 postings about it on the internet. However this is largely due to a misunderstanding: a lot of people are under the mistaken impression that the clitoris is called the ‘clitoritis’.
True clitoritis (swelling) is unusual — other than when it’s caused by thrush (see above).
But swelling can be triggered by allergic reaction or sensitivity to chemicals — such as those discovered in bubble baths, spermicides and vaginal creams.
If you use condoms frequently, it might likewise be that the latex used to make them is causing inflammation. If you believe this is the case, it is probably worth purchasing some latex-free items, such as the Durex Real Feel condoms.
Many women believe their clitorises are too small.
Nevertheless, in gynaecological practice, it’s nearly unknown to discover a female whose clitoris is pathologically little.
The problem is that incredibly couple of women (or men) understand much about the clitoris, and a lot of them expect it to be much larger than it actually is.
In reality, the noticeable part of the clitoris is just about the size of a little garden pea.
Even when a female is sexually delighted, her clitoris is not most likely to be any larger than a large garden pea. Please note that we are talking here about the noticeable part of the clitoris.
The pioneering work of Dr Helen O’Connell in Australia has actually shown that the invisible part of the clitoris (that is, the portion listed below the surface) extends much even more than anyone had previously thought.
A a little larger-than-normal clitoris can be brought on by a clitoral haematoma (see above), which is simply a temporary condition.
Nevertheless, very rarely a woman could have a large clitoris, which might be a hormone problem or an intersex disorder.
In such cases, it’s important to get the viewpoint of a gynaecologist or endocrinologist (gland specialist).
A couple of circumstances of clitoral augmentation are due to taking male hormonal agent (testosterone).
Absence of libido (absence of libido or female sexual arousal condition) prevails in women.
Many others have issues with reaching orgasm.
In some cases, women or their partners will blame these dysfunctions on the clitoris. In truth, it’s almost unidentified for these problems to be anything to do with the clitoris.
The clitoris is invariably normal. The trouble arises from mental or relationship factors, often integrated with a failure of the partner to promote the clitoral area properly.
Nonetheless, in some parts of the world (especially America), there’s a thriving surgical industry that specialises in eliminating the ‘hoods’ of women’s clitorises, in order to make them more exposed.
The idea is to increase the sexual responsiveness of the clitoris.
I believe the theory behind this operation seems to be seriously flawed.
Also, it can go wrong. I would not encourage you to attempt it.
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Causes Of Clitoris Itch

I came back from a snow trip 3 days ago and had a swollen upper labia minora /clitoris ever since. It hurts a lot when I get up to walk and even sitting down. Most time I have to eave my legs spread so that I don't receive any pain. I started getting some discharge previous before that which led me to think it might of been a yeast infection but I never had a chance to go check it out. Is this what yeast infections leads to???.... a swollen inflamed vagina!! Can anyone help me please with this problem.

It could be caused by your Bartholin gland.... it is a very tiny organ, one on each side near the opening of the vagina. This gland produces fluid to lubricate the vaginal lips. If the opening to one of the glands is blocked, the fluid backs up. This causes swelling of the gland and is called Bartholin gland cyst. Bartholin gland cysts vary in size but usually are less than the size of a golf ball.
Cysts can get infected by the bacteria and become very tender. In some cases, walking, sitting and urination may be painful. Treatment varies depending upon the size of the gland and symptoms.

Last night I was having sex with my boyfriend when he noticed something was wrong. He said it felt like I was pushing him out and something might be protruding from me! I went into the bathroom and the I was all swollen and red, it did kind of look like my vulva had begun to turn inside out. I've never been allergic to latex before and because the problem arose after he put the condom on I assumed it was a newly developed allergy... however it doesn't itch. The swelling went down over night and there's just a mild discomfort now. What is wrong?

I'm glad I am not the only one! I have been dealing with this for almost 5 weeks now and it is miserable. It is itchy, swollen and almost feels like a very coarse hair is poking right in the middle. I can't stand it! I am recently unemployed and don't have health insurance. I don't know what to do.

hi. you may want to go back to the doctors and ask them to give you a chlamyda and ghonnerhrea [sorry i spelled them wrong] but anyways you should ask them to give you cultures for std's because what you said your symptoms are they sound more like an std or p.i.d. and its better to check bcuz if you do have one and you dont get rid of it asap then it could mess up your bod and cause infertility. I'm not sure if you want to have kids or not but i think you should check it out if you have not done so. Good luck!

heyy everyone i pretty much have the same thing, i use zinc oxide cream and it seems to help( its baby rash cream) soo if you wanna give that a try. it could possibly help

Okay, my problems are a little different so I wanted some answers.

I'm 17, never so much as seen a penis in real life. Never slept or experimented with a girl. Never tried. Don't use public restrooms. I don't itch but I have this burning sensation on my labia and clit. It was just the labia for awhile but now it's my clit. It's been about 6 days and it's meh. I have eaten the same thing lately that I've eaten for 8 years. Only now I'm drinking less soda, more water, eating less stuff that's bad for you. It's not even swollen, it's just sore and feels like it's burning. Here's the catcher- after 3 weeks I masturbated and it didn't hurt despite everything from wiping and walking hurting. Do you know what any of this could mean? I went to the gyno about a month ago and didn't get a call or anything telling me something was wrong.

Hi ladies,

I have been searching endlessly for a similar issue to mine and I keep finding common symptoms but never quite the same. I hope there is some kind of solution for us all!

I went to a fitness convention last weekend and was sweating a lot. The 2nd to last day my clitoral hood started to hurt and swell slightly. Over the next 2 days it became extremely swollen and severly painful. I couldn't walk or sit or stand without my legs apart. It was so swollen that it would be irritated my the slightest touch. I went to the walk in clinic and cried as soon as he touched my hood. He said everything is extremely inflammed inside and out and couldn't even find my cervix. He put me on a bunch of pills to treat the bunch of common STDs and infections and swabbed me. I'm waiting on the results still. But then that night I started bleeding right from under my clitoral hood. Its like a chunky bloody secretion. I freaked out and went back and received a steroid shot for the swelling. It plus the pain killers help the pain but its still swollen and huge. Neither dr said they had seen this before and had no idea what it was. I'm going to an obgyn today so I will keep everyone posted with my results. I wish us all the best of luck!

This morning up with a burning, itching and swollen labia/ clitoris. I had been using an over-the-counter medication for a yeast infection, but I have also been taking antibiotics for a bladder infection. I called the pharmacist, and he said that the symptoms are not uncommon, and that there is a recent over-the-counter cream that he carried that relieves these symptoms almost immediately. I suggest talking to your pharmacist about this cream if you have these symptoms.
Good luck, and I hope you find relief soon!

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