The clitoris is a powerhouse of pleasure and is bigger than it looks! Often misunderstood, your clitoris extends deep inside your body, supporting sexual sensation.
The internal part of the clitoris, made of erectile tissue.
The visible, outside part of the clitoris found at the top of the vulva, where inner labia meet.
Inside, erectile tissue spanning from the clitoris.
Erectile tissue found near your vaginal opening that swells during arousal.
Small glands near the vaginal opening that help with lubrication.
The structure of the clitoris is more complex than you might think. While only the clitoral glans are visible externally, the full body of the organ actually extends deep into your body! Made up of erectile tissue, the body of the clitoris plays a major part in supporting your sexual pleasure.
The glans of the clitoris is the small, visible ‘nub’ at the top of your vulva, where the inner labia meet. It’s incredibly sensitive, with thousands of nerve endings that support sexual pleasure. The clitoral glans is just the tip of the clitoris – there’s a much larger internal structure that supports clitoral function.
The crura are two internal, long structures that stretch from the body of the clitoris, along the sides of the pelvic bones. They’re made of erectile tissue and just like the rest of the clitoris play a key role in sexual pleasure and arousal by helping the clitoris become more sensitive during stimulation.
The bulb of the vestibule is a pair of internal, oval-shaped structures made up of erectile tissue. They can be found on either side of your vaginal opening. When you’re aroused, they swell with blood, enhancing sensitivity and supporting your sexual pleasure!
Your Bartholin’s glands are two small glands on either side of your vaginal opening. These glands produce slippery fluid that helps to keep your vulva and vagina lubricated, especially during sexual activity.
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