Does the clitoris get hard during sex?

plannedparenthood:

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Someone asked us:

Does the clitoris get hard during sex?

Yep! Your clitoris can get hard and swollen when you’re turned on. That can happen during sex, masturbation, or even just from seeing or hearing something sexy.

The clitoris is a pretty interesting part of the body. Basically it’s only known purpose is to make you feel awesome. The tip of the clitoris is located at the top of your vulva (where your inner lips meet) and is covered by a little hood. The outside part of the clit can be smaller than a pea, or as big a thumb.

This outside part is just the beginning of the clitoris though. It extends inside your body, back and down on both sides of the vagina. This part, called the shaft and crura (roots and legs), is about 5 inches long.

Learn more about sexual and reproductive anatomy.

-Emily at Planned Parenthood

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