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How many nerve endings are in the clitoris?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Clitoris: Estimate is more than 8,000 sensory nerve endings.

Dr Pizzo and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/22/2018

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Can nerve damage to the clitoris be reversed from rough oral sex? Feel sharp pain when touched and feel faint.

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Is it possible to injure dorsal nerve in clit, and what are symptoms of it? I used excessive friction in the area nearly two months ago, and have been since had tingling, throbbing in the clitoris and vulva, especially after orgasm. Will this heal?

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The side of my clitoris and in between the labia on the left is very sore and painful. Had rough sex 3 months ago, tissue or nerve damage?

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