Research Article

Relationship of orgasm with measurable dimensions of clitoris and visibility of clitoral glans

Volume: 4 Number: 5 May 1, 2020
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Relationship of orgasm with measurable dimensions of clitoris and visibility of clitoral glans

Abstract

Aim: The clitoris is the dominant sexual organ in the female, varies in size and plays an active role in genital sensation and orgasm. Since the importance of clitoral glans visibility is known, surgeries of clitoris are increasing day by day. However, there is insufficient literature on the subject. The aim of this study is to determine the effect of measurable dimensions of clitoris and the clitoral glans visibility on female sexual function.
Methods: Seventy-seven patients included in this cross-sectional study were examined in the lithotomy position and the measurable dimensions of the clitoris, the visibility of the clitoral glans and the length of the prepuce were noted. The Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) was applied to all participants, which were divided into two groups, as those with normal orgasmic function and orgasmic dysfunction. One researcher made all measurements.
Results: There were no statistically significant differences in clitoral glans width, length, or prepuce length (P=0.11, P=0.63, P=0.35, respectively). Clitoral glans was visible in 41 of 51 patients in the normal orgasmic function group, which was significantly higher than the group with orgasmic dysfunction (P<0.001).
Conclusion: Since there is a significant relationship between clitoral glans visibility and orgasm, genital surgeries performed to increase clitoral glans visibility can facilitate sexual satisfaction and/or increase orgasm intensity. The fact that the relationship between measurable dimensions of clitoris, length of prepuce and orgasm cannot be shown suggests that clitoral glans visibility is more important than clitoral size for sexual stimulation.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

May 1, 2020

Submission Date

April 26, 2020

Acceptance Date

June 1, 2020

Published in Issue

Year 2020 Volume: 4 Number: 5

APA
Pulatoğlu, Ç., & Ellibeş Kaya, A. (2020). Relationship of orgasm with measurable dimensions of clitoris and visibility of clitoral glans. Journal of Surgery and Medicine, 4(5), 390-393. https://doi.org/10.28982/josam.727165
AMA
1.Pulatoğlu Ç, Ellibeş Kaya A. Relationship of orgasm with measurable dimensions of clitoris and visibility of clitoral glans. J Surg Med. 2020;4(5):390-393. doi:10.28982/josam.727165
Chicago
Pulatoğlu, Çiğdem, and Aşkı Ellibeş Kaya. 2020. “Relationship of Orgasm With Measurable Dimensions of Clitoris and Visibility of Clitoral Glans”. Journal of Surgery and Medicine 4 (5): 390-93. https://doi.org/10.28982/josam.727165.
EndNote
Pulatoğlu Ç, Ellibeş Kaya A (May 1, 2020) Relationship of orgasm with measurable dimensions of clitoris and visibility of clitoral glans. Journal of Surgery and Medicine 4 5 390–393.
IEEE
[1]Ç. Pulatoğlu and A. Ellibeş Kaya, “Relationship of orgasm with measurable dimensions of clitoris and visibility of clitoral glans”, J Surg Med, vol. 4, no. 5, pp. 390–393, May 2020, doi: 10.28982/josam.727165.
ISNAD
Pulatoğlu, Çiğdem - Ellibeş Kaya, Aşkı. “Relationship of Orgasm With Measurable Dimensions of Clitoris and Visibility of Clitoral Glans”. Journal of Surgery and Medicine 4/5 (May 1, 2020): 390-393. https://doi.org/10.28982/josam.727165.
JAMA
1.Pulatoğlu Ç, Ellibeş Kaya A. Relationship of orgasm with measurable dimensions of clitoris and visibility of clitoral glans. J Surg Med. 2020;4:390–393.
MLA
Pulatoğlu, Çiğdem, and Aşkı Ellibeş Kaya. “Relationship of Orgasm With Measurable Dimensions of Clitoris and Visibility of Clitoral Glans”. Journal of Surgery and Medicine, vol. 4, no. 5, May 2020, pp. 390-3, doi:10.28982/josam.727165.
Vancouver
1.Çiğdem Pulatoğlu, Aşkı Ellibeş Kaya. Relationship of orgasm with measurable dimensions of clitoris and visibility of clitoral glans. J Surg Med. 2020 May 1;4(5):390-3. doi:10.28982/josam.727165