HLTH Europe 2026: Anatomist reveals the clitoris is far larger than commonly known, highlighting gaps in women's health research
At HLTH Europe 2026, Dame Lesley Regan demonstrated that the clitoris is far larger than commonly depicted — most of it is internal, not the small external "pea-sized" structure. The article highlights how a historical lack of anatomical research into the clitoris has left the medical community blind to root causes of postpartum nerve damage and chronic pelvic pain, reshaping understanding of women's health.
Key quotes
It's a little pea-sized thing that can give women immense pleasure.
Most of it is under the surface, and you can't see it.
A profound lack of anatomical research into the clitoris has left the medical community blind to the root causes of postpartum nerve damage and chronic pelvic pain.
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