Great question! Unfortunately, there's enough controversy about the answer to have warranted a whole blog post on the subject. The short answer, though, is that the G-spot (named for the German gynecologist Ernst Grafenberg, who talked about it in the 1950s) is a sexually sensitive area about a third of the way up the anterior (front) vaginal wall. There seems to be a rich plexus of nerves just beneath the vaginal surface in that area, which, when stimulated, may produce a variety of feelings: discomfort, urge to urinate, or pleasure. Some believe–and experience–that stimulation in that area leads to orgasm; this may be the specific source of vaginal orgasm (as opposed to the more-common orgasm from clitoral stimulation).
Being aware of the discussion of and theories of the G-spot is great; so is experimenting to see what sensations are present for you, in a spirit of creativity. Don't assume there's a "should" or an "ought" that you're missing. Please explore your own body, and embrace your own personal sexuality!
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Dr. Barb DePree, M.D., has been a gynecologist and women’s health provider for almost 30 years and a menopause care specialist for the past ten.
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