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Vaginal sensitivity to electric stimuli: theoretical and practical implications.

W C Weijmar Schultz1, H B van de Wiel, J A Klatter

  • 1Department of Gynecology, State University, Groningen, The Netherlands.

Archives of Sexual Behavior
|April 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

The vaginal wall is largely insensitive to electric stimuli, with the anterior vaginal wall showing slightly higher sensitivity. This research highlights the low genital sensitivity and discusses the inefficiency of coitus for female orgasm.

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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Human Sexuality
  • Gynecology

Background:

  • Previous anatomical and clinical research suggests varying sensitivity within the female genital area.
  • Understanding vaginal sensitivity is crucial for research into sexual function and response.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate vaginal sensitivity using electric stimuli under non-erotic conditions.
  • To compare genital sensitivity with other body areas, like the hand.
  • To identify specific regions of the vaginal wall with differential sensitivity.

Main Methods:

  • A group of 60 volunteers participated in the study.
  • Electric stimuli were applied to the genital area and the dorsum of the hand.
  • Sensitivity was measured under non-erotic conditions.

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Main Results:

  • The genital area demonstrated significantly lower sensitivity to electric stimuli compared to the dorsum of the hand (p < 0.001).
  • The vaginal wall, specifically 2-4 cm from the introitus, was found to be highly insensitive (p < 0.05).
  • A relatively sensitive area was identified at the anterior vaginal wall (12-hr position) (p < 0.001).

Conclusions:

  • The anterior vaginal wall exhibits higher sensitivity to electric stimuli compared to other parts of the vaginal wall.
  • These findings support existing research on the anatomical and clinical sensitivity of the anterior vaginal wall.
  • The study suggests that coitus may be an inefficient method for inducing female orgasm due to localized vaginal insensitivity.