Though knowledge of the female anatomy has progressed, the intricate workings of the vulva and vagina are still shrouded in a little mystery.

Not long ago, the female orgasm was split into two camps: Clitoral (external) orgasms and vaginal (internal) orgasms.

Even Sigmund Freud lent his (now  outdated) opinion. According to his theory, internal orgasms were “mature”orgasms while those resulting from external activity were “immature.”

Science only recently verified that the clitoris holds over double the nerve endings of the head of the penis, making it the most sensitive, sensational body part in human beings. Not to mention, around 75% of women require clitoral stimulation to achieve orgasm.

But due to a male-leaning sexual narrative and research, the g-spot became known as the spot, supporting the (also outdated) account that women could only reach ultimate pleasure through the means of penile penetration.

Women who have “found” their g-spot claim it to be a raised, spongey textured spot while for others, it seems nowhere to be found. So let’s get into it.

The g-spot was named for Dr. Ernst Grafenberg, a renowned physician and sexual researcher who discovered a spot situated around 2 inches inside the vagina on the upper wall. When stimulated in some women, they felt the urge to pee and upon further touch, experienced powerful orgasms and even female ejaculation.

According to recent findings though, the g-spot is not a specific spot, but an area. This zone does not stand alone but as part of a network that all connects to the clitoris. See, the clitoris is not just the visible glans (small nub nestled at the top front of the vulva). That’s just the tip. It is actually a mostly internal wishbone shaped structure that extends into the body, measuring almost 5 inches in length.

Experts explain that hitting the g-spot is really stimulating the clitoris internally from another angle.

If you can’t find or feel it, stimulation of that zone can help it swell and result in elevated sensation. But this can take time, patience, special attention and practice. The recommended internal “come hither” motion of the fingers is the usual go-to, but there are various ways to arouse the area.

There is still some debate over the existence of the g-spot. But regardless of whether this erotic apex exists as a designated spot or general area, there is no doubt that the vulva and vagina consist of  many different pleasure spots that are all interconnected.

Clitoral orgasms are just as legit and enjoyable but internal  orgasms, for some women, may require more trust, surrender and release with a partner. They do, after all, arise from a deeper part of the body. Which doesn’t mean better.

Just different. But all sensational.