Three things you might not know about the clitoris
Ever wondered why some toys just do it for you better than others? Well, it often comes down to the clitoris……….
Despite being small, this part of the body contains over 8,000 nerve endings – around twice as many as the average penis. So understanding more about it can help you work out the best way to enjoy clitoral orgasms – or help your partner achieve theirs!
1. The clitoris is not the same for everyone
Bodily diagrams might look really neat, but in reality everyone’s sex organs are slightly different. We know that penises come in all different shapes and sizes, but did you know that the same is true of the clit? Although many are the size of a pea, they can reach up to two inches in length.
What’s more, the distance between the clitoris and the vaginal opening is not the same for everybody. Some may have a high-set clitoris, which is further away from the vagina, others have one that is closer to the entrance.
What does this mean for you? Well, it means that if clitoral stimulation is important to you, paying attention to clitoral size and location can make it easier for you, or your partner, to orgasm.
There are some sex positions which involve your partner rubbing or grinding against your clit, although they won’t work for everyone. Using toys like vibrating cock rings during sex can give you extra clitoral stimulation. If you find that the vibrators on cock rings don’t hit the right spot, then a bullet vibe could be your best bet – you can place it wherever you like, to give yourself the best clitoral climax.
2. Your clitoris grows throughout your lifetime
We’re not just talking about the blood flowing when you’re aroused – your clitoris actually increases in size over the years. When you hit puberty it has its first growth spurt, thanks to the hormones in your body, then continues to increase in size until you reach menopause.
This is great news for those who love clitoral stimulation. Not only does it make it easier for your partner to stimulate your clit, it means that you can make the most of toys that focus on that area.
Rabbit-style vibrators with adjustable stimulators, like the Lelo Soraya, adapt to fit you, meaning you can position the clit-stimulating buzz wherever you like.
3. Your clitoris is bigger than you think
Your clitoris is a lot like an iceberg – not the temperature, of course, but there’s much more of it than you can see on the surface. As your clit extends below the surface of your skin, there are a number of toys that will help stimulate those parts of you that you can’t always see.
The best example of this is a wand toy, like the Doxy massager. Rather than high-frequency, buzzing vibrations designed to stimulate the tip of the clitoris, the Doxy gives much deeper, rumbling vibrations that radiate through your vulva and pelvis. These rumbling vibrations go much deeper than ordinary vibrators, and stimulate even the parts of your clit that don’t sit on the surface. You can probably see why the Doxy is one of our most popular products!
So there you have it – three things you might not have known about the clitoris. Please do share this if you’ve found the info interesting, and let us know if you have any questions or topics you’d like us to look at in future by commenting below.