Is the g-spot a myth?

Well it’s not as elusive as you may think. Pleasuring the g-spot can lead to heightened arousal, more sensation during penetrative sex and even orgasm.

But first, a quick history lesson.

The g-spot was named after a German gynecologist Ernst Gräfenberg who is credited with its discovery in the 1950s, writing of an ‘erotic zone’ in the anterior wall of the vagina that could be stimulated for pleasure. 

The phrase entered the pop culture lexicon in 1982 with the publication of ‘The G Spot and Other Recent Discoveries About Human Sexuality’ by Ladas, Whipple & Perry – which received immediate criticism from gynecologists (many of whom deny its existence).

It’s not a spot.

Contrary to its name, the g-spot isn’t actually a spot. It’s a tube of erectile tissue that wraps around the urethra and forms part of your clitoral network. 

Note: Its proximity to the urethra explains why some describe a feeling of ‘needing to pee’ when their g-spot is stimulated. 

With arousal, this erectile tissue engorges and becomes erect, shifting from rough and ridged when not aroused to dense, spongy and soft, protruding slightly from the vaginal wall.

Find it.

With your palm facing up, use a ‘come hither’ motion and feel for the sensitive tissue – either rough/ridgey or spongy and soft depending on arousal. 

The g-spot is on the anterior (front) wall of the vaginal canal, so hooking your fingers toward the belly button – check the diagram on the following slide for more.

Stimulate it.

Using your fingers, rub, massage or stroke the g-spot with a ‘come hither’ motion i.e. using two fingers to gently curl upwards towards the belly once inserted in the vagina. Experiment with different rhythms and pressure – starting slowly and gently and building intensity as/when you like.

Generally, penetrative sex positions that give you more control over movement (e.g. cowboy/girl/person) or allow for deeper penetration (e.g. doggy style) increase your chances of hitting the g-spot.

It could help you squirt.

While not everyone will squirt (or want to!), g-spot stimulation may increase your chances. Squirting can come from a build-up of fluid in the urethral sponge during arousal. If enough fluid builds up and there is sufficient pressure (on the g-spot and clitoris), you may experience ejaculation-like squirting.