11 Facts About Clitoris You Need To Know!

By- Shreya Sharma

Your clitoris is one mysterious body part which once solved can amaze you and your partner. Your clitoris is one pleasure bomb which is like a magic button that can transfer you into another world. Your clitoris is one wonderful place that may be you have not explored yet, still it has some amazing facts that might just surprise you to the core. Here are 11 facts about clitoris you need to know.

1. It looks different

There is no standard look for clitoris as all women are different. Some are large, small, protruding or hidden, but they all do the same work. The distance from vagina to clitoris can impact your ability to orgasm.

2. It is a Greek term

The word clitoris came from a Greek work “key”, as in; it is a key to woman’s orgasm.

3. It gets an erection

When a woman is aroused, it grows erect. It is made of erectile tissue and it swells with blood just like penis.

4. It has better orgasm than a penis

Both penis and clitoris have incredible numerous nerve endings. However, in penis the nerve endings are spread out over a much larger area where as in a clitoris it is concentrated in an intense area and this leads to a stronger sensation as compared to penis.

5. It is more than what the eyes meet

It is not just the external nub that we see but it is much larger and more complicated. Clitoris is actually the same size as of a penis. It is about the size of a medium zucchini.

6. The universal truth

Dry finger or sex toys do not actually work on it and does not make it feel good. Natural fluids or using lube is a way to make your clitoris feel happy.

7. Penetration is not its favorite

Penetrative sex is not usually great for clitoral stimulation. Most women cannot get aroused from vaginal penetration only, because the penis may miss the clitoris entirely.

8. The distance between your clitoris and vagina has a lot to do with your orgasm

The size and placement of your clitoris can affect your sexual pleasure. During penetrative sex, the distance between your vaginal opening and clitoris can have a great impact on your pleasure. If the distance is more, you can use sex toys or other ways of stimulation.

9. Its arousal pattern keeps on changing

The time of the month, your stress level and your hydration and nutrition level plays an important role in the arousal pattern change of your clitoris. Communicate about it as they way you feel pleasure changes.

10. It is shaped like a four legged animal

Your clitoris is a massive network of numerous nerve endings which gives you a tingly pleasure. The network of clitoral structure looks like a four legged animal within your pelvic floor.

11. Your clitoris is a slow working machine

On an average it takes 20-25 minutes of stimulation and foreplay before a woman is aroused. Clitoral stimulation takes time to get aroused for intercourse.