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Erectile female sexual organ
In amniotes, the clitoris (/ˈklɪtərɪs/ KLIT-ər-iss or /klɪˈtɔːrɪs/ klih-TOR-iss; pl.: clitorises or clitorides) is a female sex organ. In humans, it is
Clitoris
Physiological phenomenon involving the engorgement of the clitoris
tumescence or female erection) is a physiological phenomenon where the clitoris becomes enlarged and firm. Clitoral erection is the result of a complex
Clitoral_erection
Type of body piercing
A clitoris piercing is a genital piercing placed directly through the head (glans) of the clitoris itself. It is a relatively uncommon piercing by choice
Clitoris_piercing
Intense physical sensation of sexual release
of the penis in males (typically accompanied by ejaculation) and of the clitoris (and vagina) in females. Sexual stimulation can be by masturbation or with
Orgasm
Hypothesized anatomical detail
over its definition and location. The G-spot may be an extension of the clitoris, which may be the actual cause of vaginal orgasms. Sexologists and other
G-spot
External genitalia of the female mammal
tract. For humans, it includes the mons pubis, labia majora, labia minora, clitoris, vestibule, urinary meatus, vaginal introitus, hymen, and openings of the
Vulva
Forms of body modification
body modification that have the potential to increase the size of the clitoris and enhance sexual pleasure. Clitoral enlargement can be accomplished through
Clitoral_enlargement_methods
Female sex organ in animals
The clitoris (/ˈklɪtərɪs/ or /klɪˈtɔːrɪs/ ; pl.: clitorises or clitorides) is a female sex organ present in mammals, ostriches and other amniotes. Although
Animal_clitoris
Part of the vulva that covers and protects the glans of the clitoris
foreskin) is a fold of skin that surrounds and protects the glans of the clitoris; it also covers the external clitoral shaft, develops as part of the labia
Clitoral_hood
Terminal branch of pudendal nerve
The dorsal nerve of the clitoris is a nerve in females that branches off the pudendal nerve to innervate the clitoris. The nerve is important for female
Dorsal_nerve_of_the_clitoris
Unusually large clitoris
Clitoromegaly (or macroclitoris) is an abnormal enlargement of the clitoris that is mostly congenital; it is otherwise acquired through deliberately induced
Clitoromegaly
Anything that causes a sexual response
though the bulbocavernosus reflex only occurs when a sexual organ (penis or clitoris) is stimulated. The purpose of sex toys is to provide pleasure and stimulation
Sexual_stimulation
One of a pair of regions in the clitoris that contain the blood during erection
The corpus cavernosum of the clitoris (corpus cavernosum clitoridis, pl.: corpora cavernosa clitoridum) is one of a pair of sponge-like regions of erectile
Corpus_cavernosum_clitoris
Flaps of skin on either side of the vaginal opening in the vulva
dividing into two portions surrounding the clitoris. The upper part of each lip passes above the clitoris to meet the upper part of the other lip—which
Labia_minora
Surgical removal of the clitoris
removal of the clitoris. It is rarely used as a therapeutic medical procedure, such as when cancer has developed in or spread to the clitoris. Commonly, non-medical
Clitoridectomy
Use of fingers to sexually stimulate
Fingering is sexual stimulation of the vulva (including the clitoris) or vagina by using the fingers. Vaginal fingering is medically called digital penetration
Fingering_(sexual_act)
Sex position in which a woman is on top of another person
of penetration, and because of its ability to adequately stimulate the clitoris. There are other positions in which the woman may be on top, including
Woman_on_top
Female genital piercing
genital piercing. It is a deep clitoral shaft piercing that starts below the clitoris and above the urethra, which goes up through the clitoral shaft and exits
Isabella_piercing
Fibrous band anchoring the clitoris to the pubic symphysis
clitoris is a fibrous band at the deep fascial level that extends from the pubic symphysis to the deep fascia of the clitoris, anchoring the clitoris
Suspensory ligament of clitoris
Suspensory_ligament_of_clitoris
Sex position
conditions. During doggy style, the scrotum sometimes provides friction to the clitoris, thus possibly producing an orgasm or sexual stimulation in the woman.
Doggy_style
Sexual activity involving the anus and rectum
indirect stimulation of the prostate in men, indirect stimulation of the clitoris or an area in the vagina (sometimes called the G-spot) in women, and other
Anal_sex
Penetrative sexual activity for reproduction or sexual pleasure
either or both partners is achieved. For human females, stimulation of the clitoris plays a significant role in sexual activity; 70–80% of women require direct
Sexual_intercourse
One of two erectile tissue structures of the human clitoris
become engorged with blood, as does all of the erectile tissue of the clitoris. The clitoral crura are each covered by an ischiocavernosus muscle. Crus
Crus_of_clitoris
Genital piercing
the clitoral hood tissue where it meets the inner labia and under the clitoris. The name is derived from the tissue where the labia meets the clitoral
Triangle_piercing
American religious leader (1801–1877)
portrayed as a tyrannical American regional warlord, cursed by God to have a clitoris for a nose—a parable cautioning against female genital mutilation. Since
Brigham_Young
Surgical procedure used to create a penis from the clitoris
replacement therapy gradually enlarges the clitoris to a mean maximum size of 4.6 cm (1.8 in) (as the clitoris and the penis are developmentally homologous)
Metoidioplasty
Reproductive system of female humans
embryo by developing the uterine lining. The small external part of the clitoris, just below the mons Venus, helps with arousal and orgasm. The uterus also
Female_reproductive_system
Form of body piercing on a part of the genitalia
pleasure are the piercings that pass through or close to the clitoris, i.e. the clitoris piercing and the clitoral hood piercing. In an empirical study
Genital_piercing
Vulva-vulva or vulva-body rubbing
other body parts (excluding the mouth), especially for stimulation of the clitoris. A variety of sex positions are practiced, including the missionary position
Tribadism
Type of body piercing
is a female genital piercing through the clitoral hood surrounding the clitoris. In addition to being an adornment, a clitoral hood piercing can enhance
Clitoral_hood_piercing
Anatomical structure resembling a penis
mammals, all intact developmentally typical males have a penis, but the clitoris in the females of the following species is sufficiently enlarged that it
Pseudo-penis
Sex toy
to externally stimulate the clitoris for sexual pleasure and orgasm. They are sex toys created for massaging the clitoris and are not typically used as
Clitoral_vibrator
Form of human sexual intercourse
and never hesitates to ask how I like my clitoris touched. He is never in a hurry. Before touching my clitoris, he always applies some kind of lubrication
Penile–vaginal_intercourse
Idea in psychoanalysis
development includes transferring her primary erogenous zone from the infantile clitoris to the adult vagina. Freud considered a girl's negative Oedipus complex
Oedipus_complex
Four-stage model of physiological responses to sexual stimulation
entire body. Vasocongestion is also responsible for the darkening of the clitoris and the walls of the vagina during sexual arousal. During the male sex
Human_sexual_response_cycle
Secretion of mammalian genitals
smegma collects under the foreskin; in females, it collects around the clitoris and in the folds of the labia minora. The accumulation of sebum combined
Smegma
Sex position
vagina is sufficiently lubricated, which may involve fingering her vulva or clitoris in particular, the man will introduce his erect penis in her vagina for
Missionary_position
Ritual cutting or removal of some or all of the vulva
irritation" of the clitoris, caused hysteria, spinal irritation, fits, idiocy, mania, and death. He, therefore "set to work to remove the clitoris whenever he
Female_genital_mutilation
Human male external reproductive organ
modifications to the penis, including circumcision. The penis is homologous to the clitoris in females. Three main parts of the human penis include: Root: It is the
Human_penis
Area of heightened sensitivity of the body
areas of the genitals, notably corona of the glans penis, the foreskin, clitoris and perianal skin.[citation needed] These zones have a high density of
Erogenous_zone
Plastic surgery involving the clitoris
Clitoroplasty is a type of plastic surgery involving the clitoris. It encompasses several procedures, including clitoral reduction, clitoral reconstruction
Clitoroplasty
Female genital piercing
jewellery to continually stimulate the clitoris and labia minora piercings can similarly stimulate the clitoris if they are placed high enough on the vulva
Labia_piercing
One of two elongated masses of erectile tissue in the human clitoris
opening, and are more closely related to the clitoris than to the vestibule. They constitute the root of the clitoris along with the crura. Research indicates
Bulb_of_vestibule
Bone in the clitoris
os clitoris, clitoral bone or baubellum; pl.: baubella) is a bone inside the clitoris of many placental mammals. It is absent from the human clitoris, but
Os_clitoridis
Part of the female reproductive tract
vaginal pleasure. Most women require direct stimulation of the clitoris to orgasm. The clitoris plays a part in vaginal stimulation. It is a sex organ of multiplanar
Vagina
Oral sex on the vulva by a sexual partner
consisting of the stimulation of a vulva by using the tongue and lips. The clitoris is the most sexually sensitive part of the vulva, and its stimulation may
Cunnilingus
Anatomical structure in mammals
of the penis in male mammals or a homologous genital structure of the clitoris in female mammals. The exterior structure of the glans consists of mucous
Glans
Type of sex toy
to the clitoris to create suction and increase blood flow and sensitivity. A clitoral pump is designed to be used on the entire external clitoris including
Clitoral_pump
Body of tissue present in the development of the reproductive system
week four of gestation, and by week nine, becomes recognizably either a clitoris or penis. This should not be confused with the sinus tubercle which is
Genital_tubercle
Physiological and psychological changes in preparation for sexual intercourse
arousal, the body's response is engorged sexual tissues (such as nipples, clitoris, and vaginal walls), changes to the cervix, and vaginal lubrication. Sexual
Sexual_arousal
One of Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic concepts
child representing the clitoris. A third consequence of penis envy involves the discovery of the inferiority of this clitoris, suggested through the observation
Penis_envy
Australian urologist
Australian professor of urology and a pioneer in the anatomical study of the clitoris. She is a leading researcher in the area of female pelvic anatomy and was
Helen_O'Connell_(urologist)
Sex toy
body, such as the clitoris or vulva as a whole. When using a G-spot vibrator, this may be done by manually stimulating the clitoris, using the vibrator
G-spot_vibrator
Visual art representing female genitalia
chalk drawings of the clitoris in public places, is a "community-driven effort to celebrate the full structure of the clitoris", that has since spread
Vagina_and_vulva_in_art
Rounded mass of fatty tissue found over the pubic symphysis
pudendal cleft that surrounds the rest of the vulvar parts: labia minora, clitoris, urinary meatus, vaginal opening, and vulval vestibule. Although present
Mons_pubis
Part of the vulva that contains the openings
urethral orifice is placed about 25–30 millimetres (1–1.2 in) behind the clitoris and immediately in front of that of the vagina; it usually assumes the
Vulval_vestibule
Tissue that may become engorged with blood
genitals such as the corpora cavernosa of the penis and their homologs in the clitoris, also called the corpora cavernosa. During penile or clitoral erection
Erectile_tissue
Female genital piercing
possible for all women due to anatomical variation. If the flesh above the clitoris where the outer labia meet is fleshy enough to pinch, a Christina piercing
Christina_piercing
Blood vessel
The deep dorsal vein of clitoris is a vein which drains to the vesical plexus. This article incorporates text in the public domain from the 20th edition
Deep_dorsal_vein_of_clitoris
Physiology, identity and behavior
Clitoral orgasms are easier to achieve because the glans of the clitoris, or clitoris as a whole, has more than 8,000 sensory nerve endings, which is
Human_female_sexuality
Disparity in sexual satisfaction
this form of gender inequality is due to "our cultural ignorance of the clitoris" and that it is commonplace to "mislabel women's genitals by the one part
Orgasm_gap
Blood vessel supplying blood to the external genitalia
internal pudendal artery gives off the following branches: The deep artery of clitoris is a branch of the internal pudendal artery and supplies the clitoral crura
Internal_pudendal_artery
Biomechanics of human sexual intercourse
the internal part of the clitoris is stimulated by penile-vaginal movements. These studies highlight the role of the clitoris and indicate that what is
Mechanics_of_human_sexuality
include using terms associated with analogous body parts (e.g. penis for a clitoris or vice versa), modifying conventional terms to mark for gender (e.g. girldick
Terminology of transgender anatomy
Terminology_of_transgender_anatomy
Type of tantric erotic massage
type of Tantric full-body massage. It primarily focuses on the labia, clitoris, G-spot, uterus, the breasts, the anus and other erogenous zones. Yoni
Yoni_massage
Consensual use of humiliation in a sexual context
(including small penis size, erection difficulties, circumcision status, or clitoris and labia size), buttocks, or about behaviors such as walking, responsiveness
Erotic_humiliation
Clitoral erection during or after sleep
swelling of the clitoris during sleep or when waking up. Similar to the process in males, nocturnal penile tumescence, females experience clitoris tumescence
Nocturnal_clitoral_tumescence
Biological part involved in sexual reproduction
testicles, epididymides, and penis; the female sex organs include the clitoris, ovaries, oviducts, and vagina. The testicle in the male and the ovary
Sex_organ
Human sexual practice
nipples travels to the same part of the brain as sensations from the vagina, clitoris and cervix, and that these reported orgasms are genital orgasms caused
Nipple_stimulation
Normal engorgement with blood of the erectile tissues
The tumescent sexual organ in males is the penis and in females is the clitoris and other parts of the genitalia like the vestibular bulbs. Arteries in
Tumescence
Parts of the vulva
called the anterior commissure, which is below the mons pubis and above the clitoris. To the posterior, the labia majora join at the posterior commissure, which
Labia
Sex position designed to maximize clitoral stimulation
pointing "down", with the dorsal side of the penis pressing against the clitoris. By adopting this ‘pelvic-override’ position, the male achieves a fundamental
Coital_alignment_technique
Electric-powered sex toy
vibrator that uses the flow of air from a vacuum cleaner to stimulate the clitoris. Modern versions of old musical vibrators synchronize the vibrations to
Vibrator_(sex_toy)
Sex position
stimulate her breasts, the back of the neck and ears, and clitoris. The woman can stimulate her own clitoris or her partner's scrotum. In addition, the penis stimulates
Spooning
Obscene hand gesture
If the thumb is extended, it refers to simultaneously stimulating their clitoris. The hand gesture is not necessarily practical for the sex act it represents
Shocker_(gesture)
Main nerve of the perineum
and to the clitoris in females, which travels through the branches of both the dorsal nerve of the penis and the dorsal nerve of the clitoris. The posterior
Pudendal_nerve
Term for the penis or clitoris
penis or clitoris. It is typically used when the clitorophallus is of a size where it is not clear as to whether it is a penis or a clitoris (ambiguous
Clitorophallus
Cosmetic surgical procedure
area of the clitoral hood in order to further expose the glans of the clitoris. It is usually performed as an elective cosmetic surgery meant to improve
Clitoral_hood_reduction
Sexual activity between women
further sexual stimulation does not produce excitement. Stimulation of the clitoris or other parts of the vulva by using the lips and tongue (cunnilingus)
Sexual practices between women
Sexual_practices_between_women
Sexual activity that usually excludes penetration
penis or scrotum) and fingering (the manual stimulation of the vagina, clitoris, or other parts of the vulva). Manually stimulating another person's anus
Non-penetrative_sex
Sexual stimulation of one's own genitals
and clitoris against it. Standing up, a chair, the corner of an item of furniture, or even a washing machine can be used to stimulate the clitoris through
Masturbation
Developmentally related sexual organs
include the penis and the scrotum. The female external genitalia include the clitoris, the labia, and the vestibule, which are collectively called the vulva
List of related male and female reproductive organs
List_of_related_male_and_female_reproductive_organs
Position of the body used for sexual activities
is pointing down, the dorsal side of the penis now rubbing against the clitoris. The receiving partner crosses their feet behind their head (or at least
Sex_position
Distance from midpoint of the anus to the genitalia
midpoint of the anus to the genitalia, the underside of the vagina, the clitoris or the scrotum. It is considered medically significant for a number of
Anogenital_distance
Raëlian non-profit project
receive post-operative instruction in masturbation. Clitoraid has an Adopt a Clitoris sponsorship program, which it has promoted at the AVN Adult Entertainment
Clitoraid
Form in which people experience and express themselves sexually
majora are the labia minora, two hairless folds of skin that meet above the clitoris to form the clitoral hood, which is highly sensitive to touch. The labia
Human_sexuality
Surgical procedure
and removal of the labia and/or clitoris. Patients may opt to remove or preserve the clitoris – if preserved, the clitoris may be de-epithelialised and placed
Genital_nullification
ingravidate, to knock up grilletto: (lit. 'trigger') clitoris, clit. sgrillettare: to stimulate the clitoris. maiala [maˈjaːla]: (lit. 'sow') slut, used to
Italian_profanity
Process of discerning sex at birth
500 (0.05% to 0.02%). Typical examples would be an unusually prominent clitoris in an otherwise apparently typical girl, or complete cryptorchidism in
Sex_assignment
Compartment of a human's perineum
of penis (male) Crura of penis and bulb of penis Root of clitoris (female) Crura of clitoris and bulbs of vestibule Bartholin's glands (female) Spongy
Superficial_perineal_pouch
Prince Albert Reverse Prince Albert Transscrotal Christina Clitoral Hood Clitoris Princess Diana Piercing Fourchette Isabella Labia Nefertiti Princess Albertina
List_of_body_piercings
Region of the body between the genitals and anus
posterior scrotal nerves, dorsal nerve of the penis or dorsal nerve of the clitoris Lymph Primarily superficial inguinal lymph nodes Identifiers Latin perineum
Perineum
Anatomical term
by an oval opening for the transmission of the deep dorsal vein of the clitoris. The dorsal (posterior) portion consists of a sheet of dense fibrous tissue
Perineal_membrane
Topics referred to by the same term
and protecting the head of the clitoris in humans Clitoral sheath, skin surrounding and protecting the head of the clitoris in other mammals This disambiguation
Prepuce
Tributary of the external pudendal vein
The superficial dorsal veins of clitoris is a tributary of the external pudendal vein. https://web.archive.org/web/20071024000415/http://anatomy.med.umich
Superficial dorsal veins of clitoris
Superficial_dorsal_veins_of_clitoris
1972 pornographic film by Gerard Damiano
discovers that Linda's clitoris is located in her throat, instead of its normal location. Because stimulation of the clitoris is usually required for
Deep_Throat_(film)
French surgeon
of the damage caused by female genital mutilation. He has studied the clitoris after discovering that there had been little academic interest even though
Pierre_Foldès
Sexual pleasure device
vibrators this comes in the form of "bunny ears" which sit each side of the clitoris. Sybians are dual-area vibrators in the form of a clitoral stimulator and
Sex_toy
Psychoanalytic concept
Up to and including the phallic stage of this development the penis and clitoris are the leading erogenous zones. Once the castration complex is initiated
Castration_complex
Part of the female primate torso that has mammary glands
nipples travels to the same part of the brain as sensations from the vagina, clitoris and cervix. Nipple stimulation may trigger uterine contractions, which
Breast
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Girl/Female
Muslim
Content, Satisfied
Girl/Female
Indian, Tamil
Gentle; Bright
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Marathi, Traditional
Salutation
Boy/Male
Australian, Gaelic, Irish
Son of a Red-haired Man
Girl/Female
Spanish
Shining light.
Surname or Lastname
English (chiefly Nottinghamshire)
English (chiefly Nottinghamshire) : metonymic occupational name for a grower or seller of wheat, from Old English hwǣte ‘wheat’ (a derivative of hwīt ‘white’, because of its use in making white flour).
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant spelling of Tong, also established in Ireland since the 17th century.German : from a reduced short form of the personal name Anton (see Anthony).
Boy/Male
Indian
Divided, Lovely
Girl/Female
Afghan, Arabic, Australian
Aromatic; Sweet Basil
Boy/Male
Anglo, British, English
Wolf Spear
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n.
The penis or clitoris, or the embryonic or primitive organ from which either may be derived.
n.
A small organ at the upper part of the vulva, homologous to the penis in the male.
n.
The vascular body which forms the apex of the penis, and the extremity of the clitoris.