All about the G spot
By Chantal Forest, clinical sexologist and psychotherapist

In 1950, gynecologist Ernst Grafenberg made a surprising discovery. He found a highly erogenous zone inside the vagina that gets bigger when directly stimulated and that can lead to a powerful climax. Ever since, both women and men have been searching for this Holy Grail of sexual pleasure.

When Dr. Grafenberg discovered the G spot, Kinsey's hypotheses—already accepted by Masters and Johnson and thus considered "official" sexual knowledge—was called into question. According to Kinsey, the most effective—and indeed the only—way to stimulate a woman is to focus attention on the clitoris. While clitoral stimulation is undoubtedly enjoyable for many, many women, Dr. Grafenberg taught us that it was receiving a lot of attention while another erogenous zone was being entirely overlooked.

At the time, quite a controversy swelled up around Grafenberg's "discovery" and remnants of this controversy are still with us today. While some researchers have been able to confirm the existence of the G spot (and of the phenomenon of female ejaculation that is said to come with it), others have been less successful. The information contained in this article is drawn from Drs. John Perry and Beverly Whipple, two authors who are convinced of the existence of a specific erogenous area inside the vagina.


What is the G spot?

It is a small area within the vagina that is sensitive to stimulation. Unlike the clitoris, however, the G spot is linked to the pelvic nerve and the hypogastric plexus, while the clitoris reaches the said plexus through the nerves of the clitoris.

The G spot is, in fact, an offshoot of periuretral glands (including Skenes' glands) that develop in the Halban's fascia, which corresponds to the tissue found in the penis. This is the end of the medical class! All you really need to know about the G spot is that it can give you hours and hours of pleasure!

In order to access this pleasure potential, however, you'll first have to know where to look. So where is this famous G spot located?

WHERE IS IT LOCATED?

Here are a few clues...

  • The G spot is located on the inner wall of the vagina

  • It can be found half-way between the pubic bone and opening of the uterus

  • It is situated approximately 4 to 5 centimetres inside the opening of the vagina, right next to the area at which the urethra joins the bladder

  • It feels like a small ball of flesh and, when stimulated, it increases in size from roughly a centimetre to three centimetres

  • Remember that the size of the G spot varies greatly from one woman to the next; it can be compared to a marble or even a ping-pong ball! However, the size doesn't influence the sensitivity of this area at all. The volume can simply be explained by the quantity of androgenous hormones in circulation.

    It is difficult to talk about the G spot without mentioning female ejaculation, since the former is the origin of the latter. Indeed, a woman's urethra can produce an abundant emission of a nearly transparent and odorless liquid when she is brought to orgasm through stimulation of the G spot. The characteristics of this liquid are strangely similar to that of male sperm, without the spermatozoids, of course. This female ejaculation can often give a woman the impression that she is urinating, and this misunderstanding of the phenomenon has led some women to feel ashamed of their orgasms and to repress them.

    Even today, many people have never heard of female ejaculation. This is probably one of the last remaining sexual frontiers—though it is gradually being opened up. While doctors don't know everything about the liquid that's emitted when a woman ejaculates, they're certain that it's neither urine nor a vaginal secretion. Instead, it seems to come from the same glands that surround the urethra and are close to the bladder. This area is sometimes called the "urethral sponge" and it is composed of tissues similar to those of the prostate gland in men.

    Unfortunately, most women regularly experience sex without having the pleasure of an ejaculation. In fact, most of us will probably never know this type of ejaculation—nor will we be brought to climax through the stimulation of the G spot. Some women, on the other hand, ejaculate with every orgasm.

    Follow the guide

    If you are determined to find your G spot and break new ground in your sex life I can offer a few pointers:

    First things first: make sure you go to the washroom before having sex. Due to the similarity of the sensations, the stimulation of the G spot can make you feel the urge to urinate, so take care of this beforehand. Once you're all ready to go, position yourself in such a way that you're not lying flat on your back. The G spot tends to be harder to find in this position, so you may have to test out your gymnastic skills in order to make sure that you get your hands on it (literally!).

    Some experts say that it's easier to find the G spot on another person, so don't hesitate to ask your partner to help you out (if you feel comfortable, that is!). If you'd rather go it alone, however, I recommend that you use a small vibrator for stimulation. Finally, the one piece of advice that's always important when it comes to sex: relax. Forget about the race to climax and the goal of female ejaculation—just let yourself go and enjoy the experience!

    If you try this without a partner, opt for a squatting position, sit down on the edge of a chair, or do it standing up. Use your forefinger or your middle finger to touch the inner side of your vagina, 3 to 5 cm from its opening. Push strongly towards the top (it shouldn't hurt you, otherwise diminish the pressure). If you touch your G spot, you will know it because you will feel the need to urinate. But rest easy: this urge will last less than 30 seconds and will then give way to great pleasure.

    If you don't find the G spot at first, don't panic. The search often requires a few practice tries—and it may be harder or more difficult to find depending upon your particular anatomical construction.

    If you try the experience with a partner, I recommended that you get down on all fours, with your pelvis elevated above the rest of your body. Alternatively, you can lie on your stomach with your legs spread and your pelvis arched. Your partner then introduces one or two fingers, with the palm of the hand turned downwards. He can then probe your vaginal wall by pressing firmly, and you can guide him by letting him know what feels good.


    YOUR QUESTIONS

    What does an orgasm obtained by the stimulation of the G spot feel like? In terms of intensity, women who have reported this type of climax don't necessarily notice a difference from their clitoral orgasms. However, they do notice the special sensation of a downward thrust that often throws the finger or the penis from the vagina. Finally, this type of orgasm is most often linked to female ejaculation, although ejaculation is far from automatic.

    Is it dangerous to have regular orgasms through G spot stimulation? There is no medical data that supports this belief—nor is their anything that indicates that any type of orgasm (either clitoral or through G spot stimulation) is in any way damaging to your health. So do some exploring and have fun!