What three things do I need to know about the clitoris?

About this episode

The clitoris is the only organ in the human body that’s dedicated solely to pleasure. It doesn’t have any muscles or play any role in the body's other functions. And while our understanding of the clitoris has improved in recent years, there's still a lot to learn, as research in this area is relatively new. Until recently, researchers thought that the clitoris had 8,000 nerve endings. For comparison, that's more than double the sensory receptors found on the glans of the penis. Why is the clitoris so sensitive? I’ve heard people compare the clitoris to the penis before. Are there really similarities between the two? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: Should you really drink hot drinks when it’s hot? Could insects replace meat? How can I stop my plants from dying? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices