Clitoral Enlargement Methods - Wikipedia

Forms of body modification

Clitoral enlargement methods are forms of body modification that have the potential to increase the size of the clitoris and enhance sexual pleasure. Clitoral enlargement can be accomplished through a variety of means, each potentially having certain side effects and risks.[1][2][3][4]

The congenital or acquired medical condition known as clitoromegaly or macroclitoris contrasts intentional enlargement of the clitoris, though any abnormal enlargement of the clitoris is sometimes referred to as clitoromegaly.[1][5]

Purpose

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There are multiple reasons someone might want to enlarge their clitoris. For some, it is a personal aesthetic choice. People who think that the size of their clitoris prevents adequate stimulation from sexual acts that can directly stimulate the clitoris, such as the coital alignment technique, may choose to enlarge the clitoris in the prospect that it will be easier to stimulate. For others, clitoral enlargement can be considered a form of gender-affirming care.

Methods

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The most common methods[citation needed] of clitoris enlargement are:

• Use of androgen containing creams on the clitoris[citation needed]
• Injection of testosterone for an extended time, as seen in transgender men and nonbinary people. Female bodybuilders who utilize testosterone may also experience clitoral growth.[citation needed]
• Use of a clitoral pump, like the penis pump, may be used prior to or during masturbation or other sexual activity for temporary effect.[citation needed]
• Fat grafting/fat transfer is an option provided by many western cosmetic clinics.[citation needed]
• Dermal fillers are another option.[citation needed]
• Saline injections have been used for this purpose as well.[6]

Applying cream or gel containing testosterone directly to the clitoris, rather than injecting it (the usual route of administration for transgender hormone therapy), lessens systemic absorption and may be sufficient for those looking only to have a larger clitoris and avoid other unwanted virilizing effects.[medical citation needed]

See also

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• Elongated labia
• Labia stretching
• Penis enlargement
• Gender-affirming surgery (female-to-male) often uses clitoral tissue to construct a new penis

References

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1. ^ a b Horejsí J. (1997). "Acquired clitoral enlargement. Diagnosis and treatment". Ann N Y Acad Sci. 816 (1): 369–372. Bibcode:1997NYASA.816..369H. doi:10.1111/j.1749-6632.1997.tb52163.x. PMID 9238289. S2CID 85705035.
2. ^ Atilla Şenaylı; Etlik Ankara (December 2011). "Controversies on clitoroplasty". Therapeutic Advances in Urology. 3 (6): 273–277. doi:10.1177/1756287211428165. PMC 3229251. PMID 22164197.
3. ^ S.V. Perovic; M.L. Djordjevic (December 2003). "Metoidioplasty: a variant of phalloplasty in female transsexuals". BJUI. 92 (9): 981–985. doi:10.1111/j.1464-410X.2003.04524.x. PMID 14632860. S2CID 11836091.
4. ^ Meyer, Walter J.; Webb, Alice; Stuart, Charles A.; Finkelstein, Jordan W.; Lawrence, Barbara; Walker, Paul A. (April 1986). "Physical and hormonal evaluation of transsexual patients: A longitudinal study". Archives of Sexual Behavior. 15 (2): 121–138. doi:10.1007/BF01542220. PMID 3013122. S2CID 42786642.
5. ^ Copcu E, Aktas A, Sivrioglu N, Copcu O, Oztan Y (2004). "Idiopathic isolated clitoromegaly: A report of two cases". Reprod Health. 1 (1): 4. doi:10.1186/1742-4755-1-4. PMC 523860. PMID 15461813.
6. ^ Shannon Larratt (January 22, 2008). "Saline Clitoral Inflation". BME: Tattoo, Piercing and Body Modification News. Archived from the original on 2012-11-29. Retrieved 2016-12-24.