"I frequently experience clitoral orgasms while masturbating. However, vaginal and G-Spot orgasms are sort of a mystery for me. I’m not sure how exactly they should feel and if I’ve ever experienced any. Could you clarify what is the difference and if it is okay that I am only experiencing one of the types?"

Thank you for the question! What an exciting topic to talk about, especially bearing in mind the controversial discussions scientists are having about the G-Spot’s existence.

First, let’s talk about the type of orgasms you know well – non-penetrative or clitoral. Clitoris is one of the most sensitive spots on a woman’s body as it contains over 8000 highly sensitive nerve endings. Its outer stimulation can include gentle rubbing, playing around with fingers or light vibrations (check out a list of my fave clitoral vibrators). Since the clitoral area is so sensitive, typically women experience no trouble reaching the orgasmic peak from outer stimulation.

Note that we usually talk only about the visible part of the clitoris, the little bump under the clitoral hood. In fact, clitoris extends inside your body and goes all the way to the pubic bone. You could compare it to a tip of an iceberg.

Once you get aroused, clitoris swells with blood, enlarges and moves closer to the vaginal wall. This is where the so-called “vaginal” and “G-Spot orgasms” come in. Scientists are having a hard time naming the G-Spot an actual part of female anatomy, therefore, it is a popular opinion that G-Spot orgasms are a result of the stimulation of the internal part of the clitoris. Whether you are alone or with a partner, stimulation of the front vaginal wall about an inch inside from the vaginal opening can bring intense pleasure. The source of this pleasure is just a different part of your clitoris.

I would recommend avoiding the differentiation between clitoral, vaginal and G-Spot orgasms and instead referring to simply female orgasms or female climaxes. If you experience more pleasure from outer stimulation than penetrative, there is nothing wrong with your body. If you have not experienced a vaginal or G-Spot orgasm, your clitorourethro-vaginal area could be structured in a way that makes such climaxes slightly more difficult to achieve. Scientists note that if this area is small, it is more difficult to achieve orgasms from internal stimulation. Remember that different women reach orgasms differently. The best piece of advice for you would be to experiment more, learn how your body works and keep doing the things that feel pleasurable. Focus on enjoyment, pleasure, sensuality and connection with your partner.

To sum it up, clearly G-Spot orgasms are real, in a sense that one can climax from stimulating the front wall of vagina. The cause for that, however, still is the clitoris, just a hidden part of it.