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The clitoris is a small, highly sensitive sexual organ located at the front of the vulva in females. It is a key part of the female sexual response system and plays a major role in sexual pleasure and orgasm.
The clitoris is composed of erectile tissue and has a similar structure to the penis in males, with a glans, shaft, and two corpora cavernosa that become engorged with blood during sexual arousal. The clitoris is covered by a hood of skin called the clitoral hood, which protects the sensitive tissue and can be pulled back during sexual stimulation to expose the glans.
Stimulation of the clitoris can result in sexual arousal and orgasm, and it is often considered the primary source of female sexual pleasure. However, not all women are able to achieve orgasm through clitoral stimulation alone, and some may require additional stimulation of other erogenous zones.
The clitoris has been the subject of much research and study, and its role in female sexual pleasure and health is increasingly recognized and understood. However, cultural taboos and social stigma around female sexuality have historically led to a lack of knowledge and understanding about the clitoris and its functions.