Just focusing on the orgasm end of the pleasure spectrum: some women can experience pleasure when the end of their cervix is (gently) stimulated, in addition to the pleasure from clitoral stimulation (and everything else!); for others, cervical stimulation is uncomfortable.
(Or at least that’s been my experience, from my point of view, when i was very female-orgasm-centric. But i’m single again now; let’s see what AI has to say.)
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Cervical and clitoral orgasms are distinct but related, differing in sensation and source:
Clitoral orgasms are often described as sharp, localized, electric, and pleasurable (from external stimulation), while cervical orgasms (from deep stimulation of the “C-spot”) are often reported as deeper, longer, throbbing, body-wide, and sometimes linked to the vagus nerve, though both involve brain activation, showing varied paths to climax.
Clitoral Orgasm
- Source: Direct or indirect stimulation of the clitoris (glans, bulbs, crura).
- Feeling: Sharp, intense, localized, electric, bursting.
- Duration: Often shorter-lasting.
Cervical Orgasm
- Source: Stimulation of the cervix (sometimes called the “C-spot”).
- Feeling: Deep, diffuse, throbbing, strong, body-wide, potentially extending to the uterus or abdomen.
- Nerve Pathway: Involves the vagus nerve, which the clitoris doesn’t, potentially explaining the different sensation.
- Duration: Can be longer-lasting.
Key Differences & Similarities
- Sensation: Clitoral is often external/localized; cervical is internal/deep/whole-body.
- Nerves: Different nerve pathways contribute to unique feelings.
- Brain Activity: Both activate similar sensory areas in the brain, showing different paths to the same outcome.
- Blended Orgasms: Many people experience “blended” orgasms combining both clitoral and deeper stimulation.
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And this is not to say that orgasm is the be-all and end-all of pleasure; it’s just one component, one part of great continuum.
And who am i to write about women’s pleasure at all? Just an enthusiastic student, that’s all.
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