The clitoris (or "clit") is the most sensitive part of the female genitals, and the only organ in the body that exists solely for sexual pleasure.
It's a tiny bump located about an inch above the vagina at the top of the vulva, just underneath protective skin called the clitoral "hood" (or prepuce). Like the penis, the clitoris consists of a head (glans) and a body (shaft), and both organs are made of tissue that swells during sexual arousal.
The penis and clitoris contain the same total number of nerve endings--but gathered into a smaller area in the case of the clitoris, making it more sensitive.
Stimulating the clitoris is the easiest route to orgasm for many women, whether masturbating or having sex.
