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Is the vagina more sensitive than the clitoris?
Originally Published: May 31, 1996 ~ Last Updated / Reviewed on: May 20, 2005
 
Dear Alice,

Vagina more pleasurable than clitoris?

 

Dear Reader,

In most women, the clitoris is more sensitive than the vagina. The clitoris is one of the most nerve rich areas of a woman's body. Imagine all the nerve endings in the penis poured into an area as small as a pea. Then it is no surprise that the clitoris is so sensitive or responsive to certain kinds of touch, such as pressure. The clitoris is so sensitive, in fact, that touching the clitoral glans directly is often uncomfortable or irritating.

For a woman's orgasm, her body's response is the same whether or not stimulation originates from the clitoris or the vagina. It's much easier for women to orgasm through clitoral rather than vaginal stimulation because the clitoris is where the nerve endings are.

Clitoral stimulation is sometimes easier if a woman's on top of her partner during sex. This way, she experiences indirect sensation from her clitoris rubbing against her partner's body. Or, she may feel the pressure from her or her partner's fingers touching her clit during intercourse or penetration, increasing pleasure, as well.

If sexual pleasure and/or orgasm is what's desired, it's important to use what works.

Alice

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