The G Spot: Myth or Reality

I was interviewed by Joy Fm (a private radio station in Ghana) on the 14th of January on the existence of the G Spot. The actual segment which was broadcast on air included a sampling of the public on the subject. What came across to me very clearly, when the opinions of members of the public was sampled, was the amount of misconception that exists about the G spot and women’s orgasms. In this post I would like to clear some misconceptions and state some personal thoughts:

When a woman has an orgasm it does not necessarily mean her G Spot has been hit. The G Spot refers to a zone (rather than a mere spot) in the woman’s front vaginal wall which when stimulated can result in an orgasm. In theory, the G-Spot feels slightly rough to the touch as opposed to other areas of the vaginal wall which feel quite smooth. The G Spot is named after Ernest Grafenberg, a Researcher who is credited with describing the zone. Scientists and Sex Researchers have long debated the existence of the G Spot. One school of thought believes the G Spot exists and the other school of thought thinks its a figment of women’s imaginations (and of course a figment of the imagination of sex therapists, sexperts, scientists). Personally I believe the zone exists, how else does one explain the ability to have vaginal orgasms only in particular positions and circumstances? After the radio broadcast yesterday one of my friends rang me and said:

“Don’t mind them Nana, we know the G Spot exists. I know which bit he needs to hit.”

When I was discussing the topic with a colleague prior to the interview she sent me into fits of laughter when she said:

” They can interview me. I have proof that the G Spot exisits”.

Anecdotal evidence, yes, but evidence that I would argue is as strong as ” scientific” study.

However, I do not believe that women need to make finding their G Spot a mission. As another colleague said to me yesterday the G Spot is missed so often, if you’re waiting to find it you will never orgasm.
So how does a woman achieve orgasm? In several ways – Women can have clitoral orgasms, vaginal orgasms, anal orgasms and orgasms achieved by touching other parts of the body, some women for example can orgasm from having their nipples suckled!

What are your thoughts? Does the G Spot exist? What types of orgasms do you have?