G spot

From WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia

G Spot or Gräfenberg Spot is an area located in the vagina that, when stimulated, may lead to strong sexual arousal, powerful orgasms, and potential female ejaculation. It is typically described as being located one to three inches up the front (anterior) vaginal wall between the vagina opening and the urethra and is a sensitive area that may be part of the female prostate.

History[edit | edit source]

The G Spot was named after German gynecologist Ernst Gräfenberg, who first hypothesized its existence in the 1950s. The term "G Spot" was coined in 1981 by Addiego and colleagues, who named it after Gräfenberg in their study published in the Journal of Sex Research.

Anatomy[edit | edit source]

The exact location and size of the G Spot is not universally agreed upon among researchers. It is typically described as being located one to three inches up the front (anterior) vaginal wall between the vagina opening and the urethra. Some researchers believe that the G Spot may be an extension of the clitoris, which extends three to five inches inside the vagina, while others believe it is a separate structure.

Function[edit | edit source]

The G Spot is thought to be a highly sensitive area that, when stimulated, can lead to strong sexual arousal, powerful orgasms, and potential female ejaculation. Some women report that stimulation of the G Spot produces a more intense orgasm than clitoral stimulation.

Controversy[edit | edit source]

The existence of the G Spot has been a matter of debate among researchers and physicians. Some studies have found evidence of its existence, while others have failed to find any anatomical structure corresponding to the G Spot. Despite this controversy, many women and sexual health experts believe in its existence and its role in female sexual pleasure.

See also[edit | edit source]


WikiMD
Navigation: Wellness - Encyclopedia - Health topics - Disease Index‏‎ - Drugs - World Directory - Gray's Anatomy - Keto diet - Recipes

Search WikiMD

Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD

WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia

Let Food Be Thy Medicine
Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates

WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.

Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD