most intensive anatomic explorations of the G-spot we’ve seen thus far. Their conclusions suggest that we may need to start thinking differently about what the G-spot really is.
The report detailed findings from dissections of the front wall of the vagina (the area where the G-spot is thought to exist) in 13 female cadavers. What they found was that, across all cadavers, there was no evidence of any such anatomic structure, at least not one that was visible to the naked eye.
So what does this mean for the belief of the G-spot? While it’s true that the researchers leading this study didn’t see an area consistent with the G-spot, a microscopic analysis of the tissues in that area is also needed to confirm its absence. In layman’s terms, we’d still need a thorough follow-up study to rule out the possibility that the G-spot can only be seen under a high powered microscope.
With all of that said, the fact that we’re still debating whether the G-spot does or doesn’t exist almost 80 years after it was first proposed is a sign that female genital anatomy hasn’t received the amount of scientific attention it deserves. It can also speak to why nearly 70% of adult American women report they haven’t had an orgasm in their lifetime. Here’s to hoping “gynecological UFO” is a term we can get rid of soon.
Jasmine Browley holds an MA in journalism from Columbia College Chicago, and has contributed to Ebony, Jet and MADE Magazine among others. So, clearly, she knows some stuff. Follow her digital journey @JasmineBrowley.