Shockwaves are reverberating across Yorùbáland and the global Yorùbá diaspora following the sudden death of the Baba Ọba (King’s Father) of the famed Oyotunji African Village in South Carolina, USA. The late Baba Ọba, Lukman Arohunfale, a revered socialite and traditionalist, passed away under circumstances already sparking fierce controversy. His death comes just days after he publicly accused the newly installed Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty Oba Akeem Adéyẹmọ Owoade, of allegedly ordering his courtiers to beat him mercilessly during a recent courtesy visit to the Oyo palace in Nigeria. In a widely circulated voice recording, the deceased recounted how what was meant to be a simple homage turned violent. Although the Baba Ọba had reportedly battled ill health in the past year, growing insinuations suggest that the alleged physical assault may have aggravated his condition, ultimately leading to his untimely death. The palace in Oyo recently denied that s...
Setting the record straight on female sexuality is a monumental task, but one worth doing. Where better to start than some must-know clitoris information? Too many people are confused about this amazing little pleasure centre.
It's like kids these days have no idea how to approach a clitoris if you see one in the wild. All this fear and misinformation needs to stop. The moist maker is an incredible source of pleasure and sexuality, and if you come to terms the most important clitformation out there, you'll realize the pink pearl really isn't so complicated. If you're a fan of any kind of sexual debauchery, you need to get to know your clitoris facts. There's a lot more to them than just double-clicking the mouse. Far too many people don't bother to learn female genitalia facts and figure they can just do their thing and a woman will suddenly explode with pleasure. Sorry, kōhai: you can only maximize your potential if you learn your way around your lover's candy button. Luckily, it's all pretty fascinating.
It's Stronger Than Two Penises Combined
... well, sensitivity-wise. Basically, the clitoris has 8,000 nerve endings. Not sure what that means? Compare it to the penis, which has 4,000 nerve endings. No wonder clitoral stimulation feels so intense: you're dealing with all of the nerve endings of two penises in your average tongue target. Be gentle.
It's Just For Pleasure
Photo: Adolphe Willette/Public Domain
Think about it: most sexual features have a couple of jobs. You use your penis, vagina, and nipples for multiple things. But not the clitoris. Oh no, the little man in the boat is just for pleasure— and it's the only place on the female body that can claim such a role. In this respect, it's a bit like art. Some might see it as superfluous, but to many, it's the only thing that makes life worth living. Make sure you go to the museum as often as possible.
It's Built Like A Penis
It may seem like your saucy little bean is nothing more than a hidden pleasure dot, but even the visible part of the clitoris (yes, there are parts you can't see, as well) is much more complicated than it seems. Just like a penis, your flesh cantaloupe has a shaft, glans, and even foreskin. Okay, sure, it's called the clitoral hood. But just like a wang's foreskin, and the area underneath is very sensitive. In fact, it can be too sensitive.
It Can Get An Erection
Yup, your whack-a-mole has a lot more in common with a dong than you might think. When someone says "lady boner," well, it isn't wrong. As you probably know, a penis becomes engorged with blood when it's aroused. In the medical field, this is called "taking the blood train to bone town." As you may not know, a clitoris does the same thing. It even gets firmer than usual. You can notice the slight change of position and texture when it becomes aroused. If you're paying attention, that is. Or having face time... well, you get the idea.
Most Women Find It Necessary For Orgasm (So Hit The Switch Until The Lights Come On)
While a lot of men like to think they can show a woman the time of her life with the mystical power of their penetration, it's simply not the case, anatomically, for most women. Estimates vary, but it's thought as many as 80 percent of women have trouble orgasming without clitoral stimulation. So it's not just a fun, pleasure-y bonus organ— it's a basic necessity. Don't ignore it.
A Lot Of People Couldn't Find One On A Map
It doesn't seem like finding the most important seed in the fruit would be that difficult, yet the clitoris eludes many men and women. A 2005 study of undergraduate students found "women were not more likely than men to be able to locate the clitoris on a diagram... overall, neither men nor women out-performed the other sex on the clitoral knowledge measures." Depressing, right? Whether you're a woman or someone who has sex with one, take some time to locate it. It's definitely, definitely worth it (here are some diagrams, if you're a visual learner or a perv).
What It Needs Can Change
Just because you're able to locate the clitoris doesn't mean you understand what it wants. And, fascinatingly and frustratingly, what it wants can change over time, during your cycle, or with stress levels. Relationship coach and sex educator Dawn Serra explains, "The way you experience pleasure and arousal can change. Communicate, and have a sense of adventure about it all."
So, keep exploring. There's an all-you-can-eat buffet of fun to be had.
Size And Positioning Play A Big Role
Every clitoris is different, just like every vulva is different. But, for some women, that can mean the difference between having trouble orgasming or not. A study in the Journal of Sexual Medicine found that the further a clitoris is from from the vaginal opening, the more trouble a woman has orgasming. So a big clitoris, or one close to the vaginal opening, can mean more pleasure— and more orgasms.