Answer:
by Cynthia Ruberg: (05/06/2004)
No need to be embarrassed by not knowing exactly where the
clitoris is located on your partner's body. The clitoris is often hard to
find (even for some women)! It is a small nub of tissue, approximately
the size of a little pea. Similar to the penis in structure (but very much
smaller), the clitoris has a glans and a shaft. It is also usually covered
by a hood (prepuce). The small size of the clitoris and the fact that it is
"hooded" can sometimes make it difficult to find. The best way to
locate the clitoris is to "look for" the point where the woman's inner lips
(labia minora) join together at the top. That is where it is! However,
please note: Genitals (like faces) vary with each individual. Hence,
while the parts are all the same, size, color and placement of the
structures tend to differ with each person. These variations do not
seem to affect sexual response, but perhaps they may challenge some
men when searching for the clitoris ;-)
To view specific drawings of female anatomy on the Internet, click
on:
www.sexualitybytes.ninemsn.com.au/adult/ingredients/reproductive.asp
However the web site, Sexuality Bytes, is a good place to get answers
to a myriad of other questions on human sexuality too. Their home
page url is: www.sexualitybytes.ninemsn.com.au/adult/
If you also would like a good book resource, I suggest that you
purchase The Pocket Sex Book, by Ann Hooper (1994). You can
find this little gem at many book stores.
Thanks for your good question...
Regards,
Cynthia Ruberg, LPCC, FAACS
Reviewed by: Kathleen VanKirk DHS
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