Clitoris

The clitoris is a sensitive, pea-sized organ located at the top of the vulva, where the inner labia meet. It is the primary source of sexual pleasure for people with vulvas. The visible portion, called the glans, is covered by a hood of skin and becomes swollen with arousal. However, the clitoris extends internally along both sides of the vulva, forming a wishbone-like shape.

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The clitoris contains thousands of nerve endings, making it highly responsive to stimulation. For many vulva owners, stimulating the clitoris through manual touch, oral sex, vibrators, or grinding leads to orgasm. The clitoris varies in size and sensitivity from person to person. It also becomes erect like a penis during arousal, though its erection is less visible. The clitoris serves no known function in reproduction - it exists purely for pleasure.