The time has come to stop describing female anatomy and sexual pleasure as a mystery. Used for too long as an excuse to justify the orgasmic gap that exists between men and women, today the conversation is finally focused on ending the great distance between them once and for all. The first revolution or at least the one that raised the issue to virality was the one that brought about the irruption of the clitoral sucker, with the Satisfyer at the forefront. A few years later, the universe of sex toys has taken a complete turn to offer satisfaction for all tastes, little by little lifting the taboo. The new spotlight, the well-known but sometimes misunderstood point G. Or, rather, zone G.
The usual thing to date was to talk about the famous G-spot, that magical place there are still those who do not believe it exists where pleasure takes place. But what current research tells us is that ” more than a specific point, sexual arousal arises from a broader area, from a larger area, which is why the term G-spot is a debated concept,” says Cristina Pages, a specialist in the pelvic floor of the team led by Dr. Sánchez-Dehesa. Therefore, as explained by Monica Branni, sexologist and psychologist at Platanomelón, it is not, as was believed, “a localized and static part”, but rather “as the investigation progressed, a more complex concept developed, the G point would correspond to an area where various structures converge, such as the clitoris, the urethra and vagina, which participate jointly in pleasure”.
While it is true that the concept itself is by no means new the Platanomelón expert recalls that people began to talk about the G-spot in the eighties since then the whole conversation has revolved around trying to ‘decipher’ this area as if it were a puzzle: “What history teaches us is that scientific and media interest shifts from the clitoris to the vagina and vice versa. This is mainly because there is not enough information about these two structures. Therefore, they are more prone to generating noise and sensationalism.” The good news is that, after the success of the suckers , brands specialized in sex toys have gotten down to work to offer technologies that, finally, put an end to the supposed mystery.
New generation
The female anatomy is not uniform and individual variation in it is the norm. The erogenous points are usually located in approximate areas, but there are no specific measurements, which is why erotic toys can be of great help when it comes to stimulating an area. Depending on their mechanism of action, they may be more beneficial for increasing vascularity, sensory stimulation, the brain area for sexual stimulation and eroticism, etc.” underlines Cristina Pages. Indeed, after having discovered new levels of pleasure thanks to clitoral suckers, “many wonders what else they can do to continue increasing their arousal and orgasmic capacity and have decided to try new erogenous zones,” observes Ana Lombardía, a wellness expert and sexual health from Womanizer. In fact, it is no coincidence that in 2022 the masturbation gap between men and women in Spain stands at 40%, a significant reduction compared to 62% in 2021, according to a study carried out by this brand of erotic toys. Precisely, Womanizer has been one of the firms that have revived the conversation around the G-spot, launching OG on the market, the first toy that applies clitoral sucker technology to stimulate that area. Meanwhile, brands like Platanomelón or Lelo offer new options that are not intimidating for beginners, from a mini vibrator to an external device.
According to Ana Lombardía, “using the help of a toy makes, curiously, many women find it more natural than using their own fingers. In addition, its ergonomic shape allows easy access to the area, even more comfortably than with your hands”. Once the taboo has been overcome, what must be taken into account is that “each body is different, as are the needs and expectations of those who want to use erotic toys”, emphasizes Monica Branni, who recommends getting familiar with devices with a relatively small diameter and that allows versatility in games and self-exploration. Hitting the point (literally and figuratively) is not secondary. “Among the benefits of masturbation, we can mention the improvement of the immune system, the reduction of skin inflammation, instant relaxation and the optimization of sleep quality, as well as the release of substances such as natural analgesics, stress relievers and mood enhancers,” Branni points out. As the sexologist summarizes, “they are all advantages!”.
This article was originally published in VOGUE Spain.
