clitoris

clitoris: a highly sensitive organ whose only function is sexual pleasure. The glans or head of the clitoris can be seen above the opening to the vagina. It looks like a smooth ball of pink flesh and is hidden by a hood of skin when a person is not aroused. While the glans of the clitoris can be seen on the vulva, the rest of the clitoris extends inside the body and branches into a wishbone shape. Direct stimulation of the clitoris can lead to orgasm in some women but can be uncomfortable for other women.