7 Interesting Facts about Your Clitoris

Intimacy in a relationship is a combination of many factors both emotionally and physically. On the physical side of the relationship sexual satisfaction usually ranks on the list of must-haves. For us ladies, there is one “go too” spot created just for this, and that of course is our clitoris.

The only body part that was specifically created for sex, the clitoris is actually more complicated than most realize. Understanding how to enjoy these interesting facts while being intimate is the goal of this list. Take some time now to learn 7 interesting facts about your clitoris; your sexual satisfaction just gets better.

The clitoris has more nerve endings than anywhere else on the body, approximately 8,000, which is double the amount the penis has. We know it’s not a competition, but if it were, we’d probably be winning.

While it might have a lot more nerve endings, the clitoris is similar to the penis in a lot of ways.

“Obviously they are constructed differently,” says Emily Morse, sex and relationship expert and co-founder of Emily & Tony. “But like the penis, the clitoris has a glans, a foreskin—aka the clitoral hood—and even a shaft. Plus it swells when it’s aroused.”

The clitoris has one function, meaning its entire existence is devoted to accomplishing that one task, and that task is pleasure.

It’s the only part of the human body that’s sole purpose is pleasure. We thank you for your hard work and devotion to our happiness, clitoris.

When it comes to the distance between your clitoris and vagina, that is.

A recent study found that the distance between your clitoris and vagina may affect your orgasm. Out of 30 women, 10 of them said they had a difficult time orgasming, and those 10 women tended to have clitorises that were farther from their vaginal opening.

Your clitoris is more than just a little pink button, even though that’s all we can see.

But underneath, it has a body the shape of a wishbone, with two legs that extend three inches into the vagina, connecting to the G-Spot. “It connects with every single structure in the genitals,” says Ian Kerner Ph.D. author of She Comes First. That means it has a ton of reach and power when it comes to pleasure.

You probably know that clitoral stimulation is clutch for a great orgasm.

But what you might not know is that your c-spot could reach its max pleasure potential. The clitoris swells in size as you approach climax, says Diana Hoppe, M.D., author of Healthy Sex Drive, Healthy You, making it a little uncomfortable and sometimes painful to continue stimulating it to that point. So if your clitoris starts feeling way too sensitive, lighten up the stimulation and pay more attention to surrounding areas.

Different sex positions have different effects on your clitoris. “Every two bodies choreograph differently,” says Joy Davidson, Ph.D., sex therapist and author of Colors of Passion: Awakening Desire, Rediscovering Pleasure.

“So with every new partner you have to pay attention to which angles of contact give you the best sensations, both internally and clitorally.” Your best bet may be the coital alignment technique, says Morse. While he’s on top, have him scoot up about two inches so the base of his penis is directly aligned with your clitoris. Then move in a rocking motion while your legs are wrapped tightly around his thighs—creating awesome friction right where you want it.

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