What is the G-spot? & how to find other pleasure zones
Bloomi Intimate Talk
From women's magazines to TV shows to sex toy companies, we’ve all heard about the G-spot — but not much else. While it's seemingly the most popular pleasure spot, we don’t know much about the elusive erogenous zone, or the others that exist for people with vulvas.
Whether you’re too embarrassed to ask, you’ve been looking to explore your sexual needs or your partner’s body, or you’re just interested in the anatomy of it all, we’ve got answers about the three main pleasure zones for vulva-havers: the G-spot, A-spot and C-spot.
3 vaginal pleasure zones: The G-spot, A-spot, and C-spot
Everything you never knew about the G-spot
Coined by sex researchers in the early 1980s, the G-spot is named after the German physician and scientist Ernst Gräfenberg, who described a sensitive bean-shaped spot inside the vagina that, when stimulated, could arouse physical and emotional pleasure.
But since its discovery, not much research has been done. For one, not all sexologists agree that it exists, and even those who believe it's a real thing acknowledge that its size, position, and sensation vary among people with vulvas. So what is it, really?
What is a G-spot?
The G-spot is not an anatomically specific structure, but rather a sensitive zone located on the distal anterior (belly side) of the vaginal wall. It's an area of rigid tissue that swells when aroused, and when stimulated, it might initially feel like you need to use the bathroom.
That's because the G-spot consists of a collection of glandular tissue that surrounds the urethral sponge. With firm pressure strokes by either a finger, penis, strap-on or even a sex toy, the need to urinate can change to a sensation of deep, full pleasure. For many folks who experience vaginal orgasms, they do so when their G-spot is stimulated.
How to find the G-spot?
Ok, so: how do you find it? It turns out, the G-spot isn't always easy to find because it can exist in slightly different areas for different people. Before you go looking for it, try spending some time getting turned on — the zone is most pronounced when someone is aroused and can swell to the size of a quarter.
Here’s how you can try it:
Enter a finger, penis, or sex toy along the front of the vaginal wall on the belly side
Aim for approximately one to two knuckles in
If using fingers for penetration, do a "come hither" motion toward the front of the body and lift up toward the belly button.
The number one best G-spot toys
If you want to explore more of your own or your partner’s G-spot, try G-spot stimulating toys. Bloomi's Indulge is a great choice — our double-sided vibrator has two ends curved in a way that makes G-spot exploration even easier. Plus, one non-vibrating side and one vibrating side give you enough options to explore different types of sensations during your playtime.
Another fan favorite, the Lelo's Enigma, is a G-spot toy that provides dual-targeted stimulation of the G-spot and the clitoris at the same time.
The best G-spot sex positions
Having partnered sex and want to find the G-spot? For the best chance to hit it, we recommend Cowgirl and Doggy. When in Cowgirl, lean backward at a 45-degree angle for the optimal G-spot stimulation with the penis or the toy. Doggy (or other sex positions like a Spoon that include penetration from behind) offer a more precise stimulation of the G-spot.
Our fave G-spot stimulation techniques
Everyone has different preferences when it comes to what type of stimulation they prefer. However, many people report that it feels the best when the G-spot is stimulated by rubbing — with fingers, doing the "come hither" —while applying light pressure.
During penetrative sex with a partner, it helps to be on top, grinding against your partner's penis (or a dildo) to create a similar rubbing sensation that might lead to that explosive G-spot orgasm you’re after.
The 101 about the A-spot
We know the G-spot, but what about the A-spot? This is an erogenous zone located further up into the vaginal canal, right above the G-spot.
What is an A-spot?
The Anterior Fornix Erogenous zone, also called the A-spot, is an area of enhanced pleasurable sensitivity located deep on the anterior, or belly side, of the vagina, past the G-spot, and close to the cervix. The A-spot is longer and less defined than the G-spot. But, when stimulated, it can induce a deep, pleasurable experience that can result in an orgasm.
How can you find the A-spot?
Unlike the G-spot, the A-spot can be easily stimulated during penetration. Because this zone is about two inches deeper in the vagina than the G-spot, it might be hard to reach with a finger, so it’s best to experiment with a partner (someone with a penis or strap-on) or sex toy that's at least 5 inches long.
Our fave A-spot toys
Again, consider Bloomi's Indulge to help you find the A-spot. The double-sided vibrator is long enough to go beyond the G-spot, and the curved shape allows you to find the right angle to stimulate the zone.
A-spot sex positions we recommend
The best sex positions for stimulating the A-spot are those that allow for deep penetration. Any position where the vulva owner is on top, like Cowgirl, can hit the A-spot easier. Also, experiment with positions from behind where the receiver is bent over, like Doggy. Lastly, pulling the knees up to the chest while on the back shortens the vagina, allowing for easier access to the A-spot.
A-spot stimulation techniques to try ASAP
Unlike the G-spot, the best way to stimulate the A-spot is with pressure. So, instead of rubbing against the spot with a toy or a penis, focus on the repeated motion of applying pressure to the zone with the tip. Experiment with different speeds and hardness of thrusts to find the type of stimulation level that feels the best.
Everything you need to know about the C-spot
If you're unfamiliar with the C-spot, you're not alone. This erogenous zone rarely makes it to sex ed books, articles, or classrooms. But after learning about the C-spot (the C stands for cervix), you'll want to explore it.
What is a C-spot?
The C-spot is positioned at the deepest part of your vaginal canal at the lowest part of the uterus. The ectocervix, which is the external part of the cervix, feels like a firm, rubbery wall. When stimulated, it can induce a feeling of deep pressure that may lead to an orgasm.
Again, everyone's body is different, and while deep penetration of the cervix might be enjoyable for some, others might find it uncomfortable.
How to find a C-spot?
The cervix is the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina. As such, to find the C-spot, you need to insert a penis, strap-on, or sex toy (a finger might not reach) into the deepest spot of your vaginal canal at the lowest part of the uterus. Depending on your body, it could be three to six inches back.
Depending on your menstrual cycle, reaching a C-spot might be easier or harder. Before your period and during it, the cervix is lower, making it easier to reach than at other times of the month. The best way to know when to explore is to get to know your body.
The best C-spot toys out there
Any G-spot massager or a dildo that's over 5 inches can be used to stimulate C-spot. Just like our other recommendations, Bloomi's Indulge is at the top of the lost to explore your C-spot. Its shape and length allow you to reach deep inside the vagina. And you can either try a non-vibrating side or a vibrating side to see which type of stimulation you enjoy the most.
Our favorite C-spot sex positions
Positions like Doggy allow for deep penetration from behind, which increases the chances of the penis or a toy reaching all the way to the C-spot. Also, Cowgirl (either reverse or classic) or Lap Dance, where you are on top, also gives the best chance of deeper penetration.
C-spot stimulation techniques to try at home
As with the A-spot, the C-spot responds best to pressure. So, focus on the repeated motion of applying pressure to the zone with the tip of the penis or a toy. The cervix might be a sensitive spot for some people, so be gentle with the penetration to avoid pain or bruising.
Again — because it bears repeating over and over and over again — our bodies are not identical. Penetrating a pleasure zone can induce orgasm in one person and pain, discomfort, or nothing in another.
At the end of the day, it doesn't really matter what spots you're stimulating as long as you're feeling pleasure. Through partnered or solo play, explore different internal and external zones and identify where you experience sexual sensitivity.
