Dear mini_pixy6,

Girls are born with a clitoris. It is the female sex organ. It's formed of spongy tissue and fills with blood during sexual excitement. It's very sensitive to the touch. The tip of the clitoris is located between the labia at the top of the vulva. It may appear to be smaller than a pea or bigger than a fingertip. The shaft of the clitoris extends into up to five inches into the body, on both sides of the vagina.

The only purpose of the clitoris is to give girls and women sexual pleasure. Most women discover their clitoris through masturbation, which can help girls and women find out what kind of touching can give them pleasure.

Hope this information helps!

Take care,

teenwire.com^® Editors

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