Where is the clitoris and what is it?

The clitoris is a small pea-sized lump towards the top of the vaginal area above the opening of the urethra and vagina. Unlike the penis, which is homologous to the clitoris, the clitoris does not contain the distal portion of the urethra and functions solely to induce sexual pleasure. The only known exception to this is in the Spotted Hyena. In this species, the urogenital system is unique in that the female urinates, mates and gives birth via an enlarged, erectile clitoris, known as a pseudo-penis. It is very sensitive and when stimulated can lead to orgasm.