"As well as revealing the extent of the [clitoral] nerves that are crucial to orgasms, the work shows that some of what medics are learning about the anatomy of the clitoris is wrong, and could help prevent women who have pelvic operations from ending up with poorer sexual function."

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/mar/29/full-network-clitoral-nerves-mapped-out-first-time-women-pelvic-surgery

#healthcare #biomedical #research #women #WomensHealth #SexualHealth

Full network of clitoral nerves mapped out for first time

Anatomy of one of least studied human organs could improve outcomes for women who have pelvic surgery

The Guardian

@bich
This is good news. I also enjoyed reading this line near the end:

"[Ju Young] Lee is hoping to open a clitoris exhibition within Amsterdam University Medical Center to help expand knowledge about the clitoris, inspired by the Vagina Museum in London." 😁

cc: @vagina_museum

@ahimsa_pdx @vagina_museum

It's surprising, but not surprising how little we know about the clitoris.