G-what?

The G-Spot. A term devised in the middle of the last century by obstetrician and gynaecologist, Ernest Grafenburg. It's used to describe a highly sensitive area just inside the front wall of the vagina.

Great, what does it look like

That's the controversial bit, because many claim it doesn't exist. While it's true there is nothing physically to determine the G-Spot from the rest of the vaginal wall, many women report increased sexual pleasure when this area is stimulated, either by hand or during intercourse.

So how many women notice the difference?

Anyone's guess, really. One recent survey suggested only 10% of all women have anything resembling this secret erogenous zone, while US research claims more than half have made the discovery.

And what do they 'discover' exactly

Those women who claim to have found the G-Spot say they experienced orgasm when it was stimulated. Hitting the spot is commonly achieved by women on top, as it enables them to control and direct their male partner's penis.

Is the G-Spot the only erogenous zone?

Nope. Other popular areas include the nipples, earlobes and tongue, for men and women, basically because they're richly endowed with nerve endings and more responsive to touch. Ultimately, with a bit of exploring, good communication and mutual consent, you and your partner should be able to stimulate an erotic buzz from every bit of your body.

Updated: 11/04/2005