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Curious about the clitoris? If we don’t have the answer, we’ll consult the clit-erature and get back to you! Chat to us over at our private Facebook group or drop us a note on Insta @itsyoppie. Don’t forget that our personalised period subscription box can get organic tampons, pads, liners (and more) delivered easily and regularly through your letterbox. That leaves you more time to think about…other things.

You may have heard it referred to as the clit, the bean, the button, or if you’re from the 1500s, the devil’s teat. Charming. Nobody knew much about the clitoris in the old days, as most research on reproductive organs was conducted on the penis. Nowadays we know the clitoris is made up of two ‘corpora cavernosa’, which function as erectile tissue, just like you would find in the penis. It is covered by thin skin and a hood, and packed with sensory nerves and receptors. The clitoris starts off small, and grows larger during puberty. When a person is sexually aroused, it becomes engorged, similar to the penis.According to the NHS, around 10% of women have never had an orgasm, either with a partner or during masturbation, so you’re not alone. Reasons why this might be happening include; worrying during sex, pain or discomfort, past sexual trauma, hormonal changes, or medications – for example, some antidepressants can affect the ability to achieve arousal or orgasm.2 If you are unable to reach orgasm, don’t be afraid to find out why. Speak to a medical professional who can advise on the best course of action. There is so much still unknown about the clitoris, but getting to know your own is important. Why? Well we couldn’t have put it better than Maria Røsok in this TED Talk called ‘The unknown greatness of the clitoris’. She says: Yoppie’s supplements are not a substitute for a varied diet and healthy lifestyle and are not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any disease. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have a medical condition or are under medical supervision, please consult with your doctor before taking any of our products.

Everyone’s vulva looks different, so you may want to get up close with a hand mirror to explore your own, however as a general rule, there’s usually a flap of skin above the labia, called the clitoral hood. It’s basically a bit of skin that folds over to protect the clitoris (Shall I compare thee to a penis? Kind of like a foreskin). A lot of women worry that their clitoral hood looks ‘weird’ in some way. Maybe it seems too big, too long, or something else, but the fact of the matter is the clitoral hood can be absolutely any shape, size and colour, so don’t worry that yours isn’t ‘normal’ – it is. If you’re really worried, a visit to your GP or GUM clinic should put your mind at ease.For most, even if it takes a while to figure out what works for you, an orgasm is achievable, but there is such a thing as anorgasmia, which is the medical term for when someone has regular difficulty reaching orgasm. There’s no need to worry about a lack of orgasms in a medical sense, but it can be both frustrating for the person and cause strain on a sexual relationship with a partner.

The word ‘vulva’ encompasses all of the external female genital organs, including the labia minora, which form an oval shape around the vagina, and the labia majora, which form the outer part of the oval (the bit where pubic hair grows). You’ll find the clitoris at the point where the labia majora meet, near the pubic bone. If you find yourself playing hide and seek with your clitoris, that’s OK. Sometimes it can take a while to become comfortable and knowledgeable about your own vulva. Go forth and explore!

Once your healthcare provider has diagnosed hirsutism, they may use the Ferriman-Gallwey scale to grade its severity. The Ferriman-Gallwey scale examines nine areas of your body: your upper lip, chin, chest, upper abdomen, lower abdomen, upper arms, thighs, upper back and lower back/butt (buttocks).

Your healthcare provider will conduct a physical examination to determine the extent of the uncommon hair growth. They’ll also note any other physical signs that may accompany the hair growth, such as acne.Shaving immediately cuts your hairs down, but it doesn’t remove the roots. You may have stubble in as little as a few hours. Waxing and tweezing your hair removes the roots. The results should last from three to six weeks. The effects of bleaching may last up to a month.It’s a good idea to reach out to your healthcare provider as soon as you notice signs of hirsutism, especially if it causes stress, anxiety or depression. Medications and treatments are available to limit your unwanted hair growth.Hirsutism is a common condition that mainly affects women and people assigned female at birth (AFAB). It doesn’t cause any pain, but it may be a symptom of another condition, including polycystic ovarian syndrome, Cushing’s syndrome, an adrenal gland disorder or an ovary disorder. Unwanted hair can also make you feel embarrassed, which can affect your mental health. Weight loss is often the first step in treating hirsutism. Losing even 5% of your body weight can lower your androgen levels and stop excessive hair growth. Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. We do not endorse non-Cleveland Clinic products or services. PolicyYou may develop coarse, dark hair growth on your upper lip, chin, chest, abdomen or back instead of the fine hair sometimes referred to as “peach fuzz” that commonly grows in those areas. Hirsutism can cause distress, but it’s treatable.

Hirsutism affects 5% to 10% of women and people AFAB who are around child-bearing age. It affects over 40% of women and AFAB at some point during their lives.

Hirsutism doesn’t affect your physical health. However, it can affect you psychosocially (how society and social groups affect your thoughts and emotions) and psychologically (how you think about yourself and your behavior). You may experience emotional stress, anxiety and depression.Hirsutism causes thick, coarse, dark hair to grow on parts of your body that would commonly grow as fine, thin hair. For example, hair may grow thicker and coarser on your face, chest, back, lower abdomen, upper arms or lower legs.

These areas receive a 0-4 score based on hair growth. A low number means your hirsutism is mild, and a high number means your hirsutism is more severe.You may need to schedule electrolysis appointments every week or every other week. The appointments can last for up to a year and a half. For laser hair removal, you’ll likely need six to eight treatments, and appointments are about six to eight weeks apart.

It’s a good idea to see your healthcare provider as soon as you notice unusual hair growth. Hirsutism may be a symptom of PCOS, Cushing’s syndrome or other conditions.

Ask your doctor. I could be something hormonal. Save those hairs, that is if you still have them, and put them in a plastic baggy. Show them to your doctor.Today as I was crossing and uncrossing my legs I felt a very sharp, extremely uncomfortable pain that I thought was in my vaginal region. I figured either my pants or underwear were somehow inside my vagina. I carefully uncrossed my legs and walked over to the bathroom, to free myself of the discomfort.Unfortunately the doctors are clueless. Some have told women it’s “stress”…which really upsets me because if they would take a close and thorough look and do a little research they would actually help their patients.

I’m worried. Actually I’ve tried googling the shit out of this and there’s really nothing. I am considering visiting an obgyn, but since I plucked the hairs out what is there to look over. Please somebody tell me this somehow happened to them too. I feel like a freak and I’m definitely not telling my boyfriend. Ugh

ok so i was just in the shower and i was washing up (duh) and decided to do a little exploring down there when… I FOUND A PUBIC HAIR UNDER MY CLITORAL HOOD!! like right on the freaking clit. one single stand of hair. ONE. it’s thick and it looks like a regrown hair but obviously it couldn’t be since i’ve never noticed it before to pluck it. i feel almost nauseous at the thought of it and i might just faint the next time i look at it. i’ve never noticed this before and didn’t even think it was possible. sorry if this is tmi but google isn’t helping. i don’t know if i should just pluck it?? what if it’s painful omg. it doesn’t hurt at all that’s why i never noticed it but it might be once i tweeze it. i’m freaking out someone tell me what to do. i can’t just leave it there because i’ll puke at the thought of it lmfaooo (it’s not that serious but i’m shocked and scared rn) help ):Welcome to TwoXChromosomes, a subreddit for both serious and silly content, and intended for women’s perspectives. We are a welcoming subreddit and support the rights of all genders. Posts are moderated for respect, equanimity, grace, and relevance.By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising.

HTS is a rare disorder and it is frequently a diagnostic dilemma for the front liners of medical providers. It should be considered in the differential diagnosis of swollen appendages and the clinicians dealing with these children should be aware of this uncommon entity. HTS is a preventable and treatable condition if diagnosed early and managed appropriately. To avoid constrictive injury such as ischeamia and autoamputation of the involved body part, prompt recognition and timely treatment is a necessity rather than of choice and may prevent decapitating injuries.1Associate Professor, Sağlık Bilimleri University, Katip Çelebi University, Tepecik Training Hospital, Izmir, Kazım Dirik Mah. Mustafa Kemal Cad. Hakkıbey apt. No:45 D.10 35100 Bornova-İzmir, Turkey, Tel: +90 232 4696969.The high tensile strength of hair makes it an effective tourniquet and humidification of the hair has an effcet on the tensile strength [4]. When wet, hair stretches out, and when dry it constricts back to its normal size. Thus if a hair is wrapped around and appendage, it may cause strangulation of the affected appendage when it dries [17]. In pathopysiological point of view, first constricting hair results in reduced venous and lymphatic drainage causing edema. If untreated, raised interstitial pressure may reduce arterial supply, causing ischaemia of the affected body part. Delay in diagnosis and treatment may cause catastrophic consequence of autoamputation of the involved part of the body and this process can occur over hours to weeks [2,18]. Prompt recognition and timely management of these cases is important to prevent loss of function or autoamputation of the in volved appendage [19,20].

A previously healthy 8-year-old girl was admitted to our clinic with a complain of severe pain and a swollen vulva of 3 days’ duration. On physical examination she was otherwise normal. In the perineum, labia majora and clitoris was found to be swollen and edematous and hair strangulation at the base of the clitoris was detected (Figure 1). After excision and removal of the strangulating hair, the pain was relieved and edematous discoloration disappeared dramatically. Local treatment with antibiotic ointment was continued for 5 days after excision. On follow-up exam 7 days later, the anatomy of the genitalia had returned to normal (Figure 2).Volkan Sarper Erikci (2017) Management of a genital hair tourniquet syndrome: A case report and review of the literature. Trauma Emerg Care 2: DOI: 10.15761/TEC.1000150

Differential diagnosis of HTS includes infection, trauma, insect bite, allergic or irritant dermatitis, palmoplantar keratoderma and congenital constriction bands [4]. Child abuse, ainhum (digital annular constriction affecting a toe), pseudoainhum and paronychia should also be considered in the differential diagnosis [4,5]. As a one of the predisposing factors in HTS, “teleogen effluvium” deserves special attention. During postpartum period, 90% of mothers experience excessive hair loss called teleogen effluvium due to maternal hormonal changes [21]. This situation subsequently exposes their infants to the risk of HTS. It has been reported that the children with HTS due to teleogen effluvium are typically younger than 4 months [21].HTS is an uncommon acquired condition where appendages are strangulated by an encircling strand of hair, a thread, or a fiber [1]. First description of a tissue strangulated by a thread of hair was in 1612 by Guillimeau and the first documented report of this condition was published in Lancet in 1832 [2,3]. Most cases of HTS occur in young children. Observed age range of reported cases with finger HTS is between first days of life up to 19 months and penile involvement is 4 months to 6 years [14]. Labial and clitoral wrapping have been described in an older age group (age 7-13 years) [15]. Concerning the age at presentation, the presented case in this report with an age of 8 years is similar to those reported previously [15,16]. How would you suggest treating clitoral pain? Something got stuck in there (not under the hood, but in the side fold area) and I removed most of it. But the removal process was a little painful,… View answerIs this a hsv2 outbreak, or friction blister? Outbreak free since initial in 2010. Was rough on clitoral hood. Itchy yesterday, painful today. Have photo … View answer

yes! I woke up this morning with a cyst on the clitoral hood. I had it once before, probably 18 years ago…what causes it? I recently grew back my pubic hair and read that it could have cause a … View answer

Hi, during masturbation I felt pain on my clitoral hood so i went to see what this could be in the mirror and i noticed a redish and swollen area in the edge of the clitoral hood .It doesn’t… View answer

Okay i know this is weird…but i have this really swollen part of my clitoral hood. On the right … that runs from the top of the clitoral hood shaft down the right side of the clitorus…but… View answerHi! Right before my period came on I had some itching on my clitoral hood. The next day, my period came on but I noticed about 2 or 3 bumps appeared on the right side of my clitoral hood at the… View answer

I ve been suffering from little hairs stuck under my clitoral hood. It can be extremely painful at … s lodged too far under my clitoral hood to pull out. Any idea of where… View answer

A case of strangulation of the clitoris in an 8-year-old girl caused by a tight ring of cotton fluff is described. The condition is analogous to ring constriction (hair-thread Tourniquet syndrome) of the digits, toes, or penis. Treatment involves prompt removal of the constricting band under general anaesthesia, and results in rapid resolution of the oedema and immediate relief to the patient.

The inner folds of the vulva form a hood of skin called the prepuce or the hood of the clitoris. Below the prepuce is the clitoris. The clitoris is a sensitive piece of tissue that swells with blood when stimulated.The vulva includes the mons pubis. This is the rounded area in front of the pubic bones at the lower part of the belly (abdomen). It becomes covered with hair at puberty. Coronavirus (COVID-19): Latest Updates | Visitation PoliciesVisitation PoliciesVisitation PoliciesVisitation PoliciesVisitation Policies | COVID-19 Testing | Vaccine InformationVaccine InformationVaccine Information At the bottom of the inner folds of the vulva is the fourchette. This is where the labia minora meet. Below the fourchette is the perineum. This is also part of the vulva. The perineum ends at the anus. The anus is where stool leaves the body.Information on this site is provided for educational purposes. It is not meant to and cannot substitute for advice or care provided by an in-person medical professional. The information contained herein is not meant to be used to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease, or for prescribing any medication. You should always consult your own healthcare provider if you have a health problem or medical condition.The width the outer lips can vary from one-quarter inch to more than 2 inches, and some people will have lips that are unequal in size. The inner lips, which meet to form the outer hood, can extend down past the outer lips. The clitoris is the main pleasure center in female sexuality and has thousands of nerve endings. Clitorises vary in size but are usually around the size of a pea. Only the tip is visible, but the shaft has two parts that extend into the body, down both sides of the vagina, by as much as 5 inches. Dr. Valinda Nwadike is an ABMS board certified physician specializing in obstetrics and gynecology. She has over sixteen years of experience performing deliveries and gynecologic surgeries and currently works as a clinical instructor and supervises residents.

In female anatomy, the hood of the clitoris — or the clitoral hood — is the fold of skin that surrounds the head of the clitoris. It protects the sensitive clitoris from friction or rubbing.The vulva describes the whole external female genitalia. It contains the labia, the opening of the vagina, the opening of the urethra, and the clitoris.