Sex and Psychology Podcast

Episode 346: What You Don’t Know About the Clitoris


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The clitoris is a piece of anatomy that has repeatedly been discovered, described, and forgotten. In today’s show, we’re going to dive into the history of the clitoris and what you need to know about it. We’ll also explore whether there’s really a difference between clitoral and vaginal orgasms, the surprising role of testosterone in clitoral health, and how recent research has completely changed our understanding of clitoral anatomy.

I am joined once again by Dr. Maria Uloko, a board certified urologist specializing in comprehensive sexual health, reconstruction, and prosthesis. She is the CEO of MUMD Sexual Medicine Consulting and the founder of VULVAi, an innovative patient advocacy tool that employs AI to aid patients grappling with vulvovaginal issues.

Some of the specific questions we answer in this episode include:

  • When did people first start recognizing the importance of the clitoris in female sexual pleasure?
  • Why did it take so long for us to develop a basic understanding of clitoral anatomy?
  • How many nerve ending are in the clitoris?
  • How can a better understanding of clitoral anatomy help improve women’s sexual health and pleasure?
  • Are there really different “types” of female orgasm?
  • You can check out Maria’s website to learn more about her work.

    Got a sex question? Send me a podcast voicemail to have it answered on a future episode at speakpipe.com/sexandpsychology.

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