Erections are known to only happen to men, but are women likely to experience them, too? The following article deals with the most important information about what is known as clitoral erection, how it occurs, its signs and characteristics? Is it normal or cause for concern? And other important information, be sure to follow the following paragraphs.

What is clitoral erection?

It is swelling and blood retention as a result of sexual stimulation of the clitoris, which results in the erection of this organ, in a manner similar to the erection of the penis. Only a small part of the clitoris is visible, while the rest is hidden under the skin.

The process of erection of the clitoris in women is similar to what happens during the erection of the penis in men, the only difference is the ability to see the erect organ in men, while the erection of the female organ cannot be seen easily.

According to some experts, when the clitoris becomes erect, the stimulated part of the clitoris will appear and grow in size by 50 to 300%, and the vaginal labia usually swell during sexual arousal and become larger than normal due to increased blood flow.

What happens during an erection of the clitoris?

The penis and the clitoris grow from the same tissue, and when the penis becomes erect, it becomes externally solid and visible, while the clitoris becomes erect internally, causing swelling and sexual pleasure inside the vulva. Here is what happens when the clitoral erection occurs in women:

• Blood is trapped within the tissues of the corpus cavernosum and tubes of the clitoris, causing them to swell and putting pressure on the surrounding organs. This pressure pushes the vulva out and makes the labia become swollen and enlarged.
• The part known as the glans appears swollen and enlarged in size, compared to the normal position.
• The clitoral hood may go inward (a fold of skin that forms where the labia meet, located above the glans).
• The labia appear red or pink, as a result of the surrounding organs being filled with blood.
• The vagina becomes more lubricated.

Signs of clitoral erection that you feel

As we mentioned earlier, the clitoris is a sensitive sexual organ, so when an erection occurs, you will feel the following:

• It is accompanied by sexual arousal.
• The labia appear more swollen and hardened.
• The glans part (the tip of the clitoris) is sensitive when touched.
• Secretions coming out as a result of sexual stimulation.

In the event of an orgasm, the vaginal muscles push the blood trapped in the clitoral tissues back into the body, causing the erection to gradually end, and in the absence of an orgasm, the blood will return again to the body, but in a longer time.

Should I worry about clitoral erection?

Clitoral erection is normal and a natural response to sexual stimulation, and you should not worry about it, but it should not happen in the absence of any stimulation or stimulation, so if it occurs without stimulation, it may be a sign of a health condition known as persistent genital arousal disorder (PGAD).

It is a condition that causes an erection to occur without any physical, visual, or oral stimulation or of any kind, and in many cases the erection may last for very long periods, causing pain and scar tissue under the clitoris that is difficult to remove, and this also affects the The patient’s life is very passive. This condition can occur due to several reasons, including:

• Take certain medications, such as blood thinners or SSRIs.
• Substance abuse such as cannabis or cocaine.
• Having certain disorders and diseases, such as sickle cell anemia or leukemia.