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Finally, the clitoris is getting the attention it deserves
Almost 30 years after scientists mapped the nerves in the penis, they’ve done the same for the clitoris. At least men have stopped denying it exists
TL;DR
- A 3D map of the nerves within the glans of the clitoris has been created.
- The clitoris has a long history of being understudied, misunderstood, and debated.
- Historical texts, such as the Malleus Maleficarum and works by Charles Estienne and Andreas Vesalius, show a lack of understanding or dismissal of the clitoris.
- Some historical figures like Regnier de Graaf and Jane Sharp acknowledged the clitoris's existence and function.
- Modern medical training often overlooks the physical examination of the clitoris, leading to neglect of related sexual health conditions.
- The new nerve map is considered a long-overdue development with potential public health ramifications.