In its visible part, the clitoris is a little button at the top of the vagina, where the labia minora form a “V” (see infographic below). The function of this small organ is only one: to give pleasure. “Because of its thousands of nerve endings, the clitoris is the most sensitive part of the vagina to touch, contact and friction, and it can lead a woman to orgasm”, says gynecologist Carolina Teixeira de Carvalho, from the Federal University of São Paulo (Unifesp).
When a woman feels horny, neurotransmitters and hormones act on the Central Nervous System to provide excitement, which manifests itself throughout the body – heart rate and blood pressure increase, nipples become erect, vagina gains lubrication and the clitoris dilates, making become even more sensitive.
In practice, he undergoes a small erection: it increases from 0.5 to 2 centimeters. What do you mean erection? The clitoris is formed by erectile tissue, which has the ability to stretch when filled with blood. Yes, the same mechanism that happens with the penis when the man is excited.
Next, better understand what is what in the female genitalia:
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1. Pubic hair
They serve as a «rug» to make it difficult for dirt and harmful microorganisms to reach the vagina. They cover a little mound of fat that protects the delicate pubic bone.
2. Foreskin
This skin «cap» serves to protect the clitoris, which is hidden under the foreskin most of the time, but can appear when the woman is excited.
3. Clitoris
The female «pleasure button» is located at the upper opening of the vagina, where the labia minora meet. The organ has up to 8,000 nerve endings and is super sensitive.
4. Urethra
It is through this small opening that is about 2 centimeters above the vagina that the woman pees. A lot of people think that urine comes out through the vaginal canal, but it doesn’t, no…
5. Small lips
They are located between the labia majora and the vaginal canal. The main function of these organs is to create an exit path for pee and menstruation, directing the flow of these liquids.
6. Big lips
They are the outermost layer of the vagina. Made of fat and covered in hair, they help to remove bacteria from the vagina and act as a “cushion” during sex.
7. Vaginal canal
This tube is about 9 inches deep. When it’s time to fuck, your flexible muscles stretch and glands at the entrance produce lubricants to help sex.