Enlightening Our Understanding of The Clitoris

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The word clitoris is derived from the Greek word “kleitoria”, meaning a young, desirable woman. This shows how highly revered the Clitoris is.

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Sadly, in present times the clitoris has been getting more dishonor than honor.

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“The sexual life of adult women may be said to exist normally only for the purpose of being overshadowed by the man's love life.” – Sigmund Freud.

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Also known as "the father of psychoanalysis", Sigmund Freud made several derogatory comments about the clitoris. He would repeatedly refer to the clitoris as a penis that was stunted in childhood development.

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Unfortunately, Sigmund isn't the only one with a distorted, myopic view and understanding of the clitoris. But luckily, several people are dispersing factual information about the clitoris. One of them is Dr Helen O'Connell

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In 2005, Dr Helen O’Connell was the first person to map the clitoris. In doing so, she helped to enlighten our understanding of the clitoris.

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Let's discuss what she found to enlighten you better on this fantastic organ.

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What Is The Clitoris

Contrary to popular opinion, the clitoris is not an incomplete penis. Neither is it a penis in transition. The clitoris has the shape of a wishbone or pyramid, and it measures four centimeters long under the pubic bone.

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Coming out of the clitoris are the crura and two eggplant shaped bulbs. They measure nine centimeters and seven centimeters in length, respectively. The clitoris is also made of sensitive, spongy tissue.

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Like the penis, all these areas mentioned can become engorged when aroused.

The clitoris is full of nerves bigger than 2 mm in width. The clitoris extends to surround the vagina making it more prominent than the penis.

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What is described as the vaginal wall is actually the clitoris or the eggplant shaped bulbs mentioned earlier. These bulbs surround the vagina as a triangular, crescental mass of erectile tissue.

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Dr Helen O'Connell called her studies on the clitoris "Getting Cliterate". After years of overlooking, misrepresenting and undermining the Clitoris, her study brought the clitoris to the limelight.

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For centuries, many avoided making an in-depth study of the Clitoris. It was as if the Clitoris was a plague. Quite strange that such a vital organ could be ignored and ostracized. However, the clitoris and the vagina are beautiful organs worthy of all the attention.

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We can see the clitoris isn't just a little nub or glans on the top of the vagina. It's far more than that. It's the embodiment of the female orgasm, as it's nearly impossible to orgasm without stimulating it.

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It's a massive organ that in no way bears lesser importance or is related to the penis. And we have Dr Helen's study to thank for showing us that.

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