Clitoris
The clitoris is an erogenous organ in women that is primarily responsible for sexual arousalArousal is a particular physical and mental state caused by external and/or internal stimuli. Certain images, smells or even fantasies can be arousing and trigger pleasurable feelings. Signs of sexual arousal can include changes in breathin... and orgasmOrgasm refers to the climax of sexual pleasure with the subsequent feeling of a certain pleasant relaxation (satisfaction). For people with a penis, orgasm is usually accompanied by ejaculation. People with a vulva can also experience ejacu.... The clitoris has often played a subordinate role in history, both in medicine and in sex educationAlso known as sex education, it involves dealing with sexuality at school. Sex education is one of the central concerns of sex education, which deals with topics such as sexuality, reproductive health and relationships. It aims to educate y.... Only recently has its importance for the sexual function and satisfactionSatisfaction is the feeling of well-being and contentment that is achieved through sexual activities or fantasies. It can be achieved through masturbation, intercourse or other sexual practices. Sexual satisfaction can also be experienced t... of people with vaginas been recognized. The clitoris consists of three parts: the clitoral glansRefers to the slightly thickened, front end of the penis with the mouth of the urethra as well as the front, visible end of the clitoris. The glans swells during sexual arousal and is often the most sensitive part of the external genitals. ... (or pearl) is the visible part and is located above the vaginal entrance on the vulvaEntirety of the external female reproductive organs: mons veneris, external vulval lips, internal vulval lips, clitoral pearl, vestibule with the openings of the urethra and vagina., the shaft that connects the glans to the body and the thighs (or outer vulval lipsThe vulval lips, also known as labia, are the folds of skin in front of the vaginal opening and are part of the vulva. A distinction is made between the outer and inner vulval lips. The vulval lips look different in everyone. In some, the i...) that surround and protect the clitoris. Each part of the clitoris has its own sensitivity and can vary from person to person.