The G-spot – A Thing of the Past?

Scientists have never proven or found the G-spot. Dr. Gräfenberg originally mentioned it in the 1950s in the International Journal of Sexology, and through the years, many doctors have tried with no avail, to find it. 

What they found, however, was the clitourethrovaginal complex, or CUV complex, which has since become the new way we understand the G-spot. Or rather, vaginal pleasure. 

Where Does the Idea Come From?

The idea of the G-spot comes from a study published in the International Journal of Sexology in the 1950s by Dr. Gräfenberg. ^[1]

In the publication, Gräfenberg discusses his observation of the orgasm gap along with his critiques of the ideas behind vaginal pleasure. 

Many doctors at the time sighted frigidity (lack of interest in sex) to be the main reason vaginal orgasms were less frequent. Dr. Gräfenberg questioned the validity of such statements, noting that many people with vaginas do and can enjoy sex, yet many still can’t orgasm or find pleasure through penetration.

He acknowledged that the clit may have been just one part of sexual pleasure for those with vaginas, and it was in some way working with other erogenous zones. 

The article explains that stroking a sensitive spot on the anterior vaginal wall causes pleasure when a person is properly aroused. Gräfenberg believed that stimulating this spot was the key to vaginal ejaculation. 

After this publication, many other doctors set out to prove and disprove Gräfenberg’s findings. Over the years, people named Gräfenberg’s discovery the G-spot. ^[2]

Does the G-spot Exist? 

No, not in the way we understand it, at least. The G-spot is not “a spot” or a hard lump inside that can be felt. Instead, it’s an extension of clitoral tissue (or potentially a part of the clit itself) that extends inside the body. ^[3] When aroused, this area becomes sensitive, and that is what creates internal pleasure when touched. 

To properly stimulate this area, it’s best to focus less on the idea of a “g-spot” and more on the new concept of the Clitorourethrovaginal complex or CUV complex. ^[4]

The CUV complex is the new way we understand vaginal pleasure. Instead of finding pleasure “spots,” the CUV complex states that vaginal pleasure is caused by a series of organs (3 to be exact) working and communicating in unison to create the feeling of pleasure.^[5]

Dr. Gräfenberg and the others had the right idea when they realized that the erogenous zones were working together to produce and enhance arousal; however, assuming that pleasure was coming from a single spot in the vagina is where they began to get it wrong.

They understood that stimulating the anterior wall of the vagina was important and caused pleasure, but they didn’t understand it wasn’t “a spot”; it was a complex. 

Stimulating the CUV Complex

To start, it’s important to note that there is no right way to stimulate the CUV complex; sensitivity and pleasure spots vary from person to person. ^[6]

Now, here’s my general advice. 

1. Before the Clitorourethrovaginal area even begins to be touched, make sure the person being touched desires it and is open to it mentally. If the person being touched isn’t in the mood for it or is indifferent, making any physical contact feel arousing will be difficult. 
2. Once desire is properly formulated, start with a gentle touch on/around erogenous zones that are not directly near the CUV area, such as the neck, chest, or stomach. This will help build that sexual arousal and tension. Stay here for a while, teasing these areas long enough to allow anticipation to set in fully. 
3. After spending time teasing your partner’s erotic zones, move near the CUV area, being careful not to make direct contact. Caress your hands around their inner thighs, upper pelvis, and ass, avoiding touching the vagina directly. This helps increase blood flow and warms up the area further. 
4. Add more direct external contact. Start playing with the clit, labia, and rimming the outside of the vagina’s entrance. Do this for some time. 
5. Once ready, incorporate penetration. Stick a finger, penis, or toy into the vagina, focusing on the anterior wall. Start slow and pick up the pace as pleasurable. 
6. Stimulating the anterior wall of the vagina can be tricky because each person’s sensitive area is slightly different. Some prefer centered pressure, while others prefer pressure on the left or right side of the anterior wall. Experiment with unique positions and different angles to find out what feels the best.*

*It’s important to note that if the area isn’t properly aroused and swelled at the time of penetration, this can cause irritation or that needing to pee feeling. ^[7]

Final Thoughts 

The g-spot is not a spot, but a complex. This complex is known as the Clitorourethrovaginal (CUV) complex and consists of a group of 3 different organs working together to create an orgasmic sensation. Stimulating these organs in a certain way (varies person to person) can result in intense sexual pleasure and potentially vaginal ejaculation. From this new knowledge, we can better learn how to pleasure the vagina. 

It’s important to remember when discussing the G-spot, that if you don’t like internal penetration, that’s ok. That existence of the idea has unintentionally created a societal viewpoint that the only real vaginal sex is penetrative and that is just untrue. Discover the joys of internal pleasure because you want to, not because you have to. And if you don’t want to, that’s perfectly fine too.

Citations 

1. Gräfenberg, Ernest. “The Role of Urethra in Female Orgasm .” The International Journal of Sexology, vol. 3, no. 3, Feb. 1950.
2. Vieira-Baptista, Pedro et al. “G-spot: Fact or Fiction?: A Systematic Review.” Sexual medicine vol. 9,5 (2021): 100435. doi:10.1016/j.esxm.2021.100435
3. Rattue, Grace. “G-Spot Scientifically Identified.” Www.medicalnewstoday.com, 25 Apr. 2012, www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/244590. 
4. Mollaioli, D., Sansone, A., Colonnello, E. et al. Do We Still Believe There Is a G-spot?. Curr Sex Health Rep 13, 97–105 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11930-021-00311-w  
5. Wei, Letian et al. “The relationship between clitourethrovaginal complex and female orgasm.” Archives of gynecology and obstetrics vol. 308,6 (2023): 1697-1702. doi:10.1007/s00404-023-06977-y 
6. Reddit. ““G-Spot” in the Wrong Place? Anyone Else?” Reddit.com, 2025, www.reddit.com/r/BecomingOrgasmic/comments/18hsbzb/gspot_in_the_wrong_place_anyone_else /. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025. 
7. “G-Spot Controversy.” Youtu.be, 2025, youtu.be/HP_4-6hDYx0. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.