ReviewClinical anatomy (New York, N.Y.)2013
Anatomy and physiology of the clitoris, vestibular bulbs, and labia minora with a review of the female orgasm and the prevention of female sexual dysfunction.
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- Autonomic Plexuses of the Female Sexual Organs Travel Within Pubocervical and Rectovaginal [Endopelvic] Fascia: A Rationale for 'Nerve-Aware' Vaginal Prolapse Repair.Clinical anatomy (New York, N.Y.) · 2026Article
- Seeing beyond the aesthetic problem of labia minora hypertrophy: a case report.International journal of surgery case reports · 2026Article
- Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Labia Minora Anatomy in Premenopausal Women: Toward Better Labiaplasty Decisions.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Review
- Endocrine disrupting chemicals and female sexual health: An emerging research priority.Environmental research · 2025Article
- Female Sexual Function Index Outcome After Posterior Vaginal Tightening Approach and Anterior Cervical Ring Repair when Indicated.Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2025Article
- Impact of sexual activity on bulbocavernosus muscle stiffness assessed by shear wave elastography in women.Archives of gynecology and obstetrics · 2025Article
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- The coronation of the clitoris: formally introducing the corona of the glans clitoris.Anatomical science international · 2024Article
- Simultaneous Surgery of the Clitoral Hood-Labia Minora Complex with the Central Neurovascular Pedicle Retained.Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2024Observational
- The effect of penis size on partner sexual satisfaction: a literature review.International journal of impotence research · 2023Review
- Re: "the relationship between clitourethrovaginal complex and female orgasm". A rebuttal.Archives of gynecology and obstetrics · 2023Article
- Extracellular Matrix-Based and Electrospun Scaffolding Systems for Vaginal Reconstruction.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Review
- Women's aesthetic perceptions of the genitalia and their association with anatomical measurements.Archives of gynecology and obstetrics · 2023Article
- Female Genital Variation Far Exceeds that of Male Genitalia: A Review of Comparative Anatomy of Clitoris and the Female Lower Reproductive Tract in Theria.Integrative and comparative biology · 2022Article
- A first radiotherapy application of functional bulboclitoris anatomy, a novel female sexual organ-at-risk, and organ-sparing feasibility study.The British journal of radiology · 2021Article
- Midline and Mediolateral Episiotomy: Risk Assessment Based on Clinical Anatomy.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021Article
- Glans clitoris innervation: PIEZO2 and sexual mechanosensitivity.Journal of anatomy · 2021Article
- Effect of Foot Reflexology on Sexual Function of Patients under Hemodialysis: A Randomized Parallel Controlled Clinical Trial.Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM · 2021Article
- Platelet-rich plasma administration to the lower anterior vaginal wall to improve female sexuality satisfaction.Turkish journal of obstetrics and gynecology · 2019Article
- A Novel Technique for Mapping the Vascularity of Labia Minora Prior to Labiaplasty: Cold Light Illumination.Geburtshilfe und Frauenheilkunde · 2018Article
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Abstract
This review, with 21 figures and 1 video, aims to clarify some important aspects of the anatomy and physiology of the female erectile organs (triggers of orgasm), which are important for the prevention of female sexual dysfunction. The clitoris is the homologue of the male's glans and corpora cavernosa, and erection is reached in three phases: latent, turgid, and rigid. The vestibular bulbs cause "vaginal" orgasmic contractions, through the rhythmic contraction of the bulbocavernosus muscles. Because of the engorgement with blood during sexual arousal, the labia minora become turgid, doubling or tripling in thickness. The corpus spongiosum of the female urethra becomes congested during sexual arousal; therefore, male erection equals erection of the female erectile organs. The correct anatomical term to describe the erectile tissues responsible for female orgasm is the female penis. Vaginal orgasm and the G-spot do not exist. These claims are found in numerous articles that have been written by Addiego F, Whipple B, Jannini E, Buisson O, O'Connell H, Brody S, Ostrzenski A, and others, have no scientific basis. Orgasm is an intense sensation of pleasure achieved by stimulation of erogenous zones. Women do not have a refractory period after each orgasm and can, therefore, experience multiple orgasms. Clitoral sexual response and the female orgasm are not affected by aging. Sexologists should define having sex/love making when orgasm occurs for both partners with or without vaginal intercourse.
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