Revisited: the clitoris coverup – why do we know so little?

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English - January 01, 2021 03:00 - 27 minutes - 37.9 MB - ★★★★★ - 649 ratings
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Medical textbooks are full of anatomical pictures of the penis, but the clitoris barely rates a mention and many medical professionals are uncomfortable even talking about it. Reporter Calla Wahlquist and associate news editor Gabrielle Jackson explain the history and science of the clitoris, and speak to the scientists and artists dedicated to demystifying it. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus