Position: Where is the clitoris ? It may seem obvious, but plenty of men and women are not sure exactly where it is, and some aren't even looking in the right area! The external part of the clitoris is just inside the inner vaginal lips, towards the front. It is covered by a layer of flesh, called the 'hood'.

The hood: The clitoris is protected by a fold of skin right at the front of the inner lips, similar to the male foreskin. 'Female circumcision' means removal of this hood, although in some cultures, the barbaric reality is the removal of a lot more.

The glans: The end of the clitoris is the visible part. It is made of mucus, rather than skin, which gives it a dark pink colour and makes it extremely sensitive.

The stalk: This is the part which supports the head, it isn't usually visible.

The roots: The clitoris continues deep into the body, where it separates into two roots, which extend around the outer lips. The clitoris' total length is around 11cm, head + stalk + root - much more than you'd think