![]() ![]() No matter which way you choose to say it, the fact remains: the clitoris and the penis are structurally similar, and they experience sexual arousal and erections. We can use words like "homologous," which is a big word that simply means "similar in structure." Or we can quote studies that show the clitoris is morphologically similar to the penis-again, just a fancy way of saying they're put together the same way. ![]() There are a lot of fancy ways to say the clitoris is very similar to the penis. Now that you have all the names for the internal anatomy of a clitoris, you're in the perfect position to learn two big, fancy words (that are actually really simple): Homologous? Morphologically Similar? What did you call me? Clitoral Erections Through the Lens of Penile Erections These bulbs are also made of internal erectile tissue, making them another key player in clitoris erections. Just under and slightly behind the clitoral legs sit two sac-like structures of tissue. This part of the clitoris is made of erectile tissue filled with blood vessels and ends at the crura. The Corpora CavernosaĮxtending downward and away from the clitoral shaft, two corpus cavernosum (also known as the clitoral legs) rest above the vestibular bulbs of the clitoris. Introducing the internal anatomy of the clitoris: The Clitoral Shaftīeyond the clitoral glans, the clitoral shaft leads from the external part of the clitoris to the internal part. So if you're looking at your clit wondering how the hell you've ever experienced a clitoral erection, I'd say it's time you met the rest of the erectile tissues hiding inside your body. Me? I prefer to call it the horn of the unicorn that is, without it, there's no magic. In fact, the part we see (that bulge under the clitoral hood) is, as many educators like to say, just the tip of the iceberg. Now, I won't go into detail about the nerve endings since that's actually a fact about cow clitorises, but I will say that there is SO MUCH MORE to the clitoris than what meets the eye. ![]() There is a lot of misinformation out there about clitorises, but perhaps one of the most damaging things out there is that "it's a small pea-sized glans on the vulva with 8,000 nerve endings." If you're reading this with your mouth hanging open and thinking, "What? Clitoral erection? Internal part of the clitoris?" you're not alone, and I hold no judgment. Both body parts have a glans at the tip that comes off of a shaft (or cavernous body), crus, and bulbs made from spongy tissue.Ī Round of Applause for the Internal Part of the Clitoris ![]() Side by side, the clitoris's anatomy is almost identical to the penis.Īside from the clitoris having two bulbs and the penis having one and the size difference, the structures are almost identical. We'll get into the weeds a bit more in a bit but essentially, it boils down to anatomy and tissue. Sexual arousal is just one way in which we can encourage our bodies to experience a clitoral erection. Non-sexual stimulation of the clitoris can cause clitoral engorgement in the same way a person with a penis may experience erections when they're asleep or relaxed. Now, there are some folks out there who think the clitoris is only for pleasure (or for nothing at all □ ), but it's really important to distinguish that erections do not mean arousal. Blood flow to the pelvic region increases, and the anatomy becomes engorged as a direct result of that increased blood flow. A clitoral erection works very much like a penile erection. So let's talk about it: So how does a clitoris become erect?īelieve it or not, this is a question that more traditional sex education probably already answered for you. Mention it in conversation, and you can visibly watch me light up with joy! □īut no matter how much I love the clitoris, there's no denying that it's one of the most underrepresented-if not totally forgotten-body parts the human body can have.Īs a result, vulva-havers and vulva-lovers alike are often surprised to find out that the clitoris can actually experience erections. The clitoris is perhaps my favorite body part. ![]()
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