Turns out, size may in fact matter when it comes to a woman’s orgasms—but not in the way you think! A new study has discovered that the size of a woman’s clitoris—dubbed the C-spot—may impact her ability to climax. Amidst the lack of knowledge regarding female sexual dysfunction, this breakthrough could lead to new treatments for ladies who are unable to achieve their 'O' face. Take a look below to find out more about the study's findings, and to learn what you can do about your orgasm problems.
Do you think the clitoris is the culprit when it comes to women's orgasm woes? Or do you think it's just bad sex? Share your thoughts below. 
Published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine, a study found that in women who have orgasm problems, the clitoris is smaller and located farther from the vagina.
For the study, researchers used magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to scan the pelvic area of 30 females who were 32 years old, on average. Of the pool of women, 10 had reported rarely or never achieving climax despite trying. The rest of the participants disclosed normal orgasmic experience during intercourse.
Comparing the two groups of women, the researchers found that the exact distance between the clitoris and the vagina was five to six millimeters longer on average in the group of women with climax problems. These participants also had smaller clitorises overall.
The research suggests that the size and location of the clitoris may be important in women’s sexual function.
One of the study’s researchers, Dr. Susan Oakley, an OBGYN at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio, said that the findings suggest that there’s “...no G-spot. There’s a C-spot—the clitoris.”
Dr. Oakley added that it’s difficult to determine whether it’s the anatomy of the clitoris that influences orgasms, or if having more orgasms alters the anatomy.
"Do these women have a bigger clitoris because they have more orgasms?” Dr. Oakley said. "Or are they born with a bigger clitoris that allows them to have better function?”
It’s important to note that the clitoris is more than just the anatomy visible on the body’s surface. The structure extends under the skin and includes parts that are known as the body, crura, bulb and root. According to Dr. Oakley, it is possible that a smaller distance between these parts of the clitoris and the vagina makes it easier for the C-spot to be stimulated during sex.
Still, the visible, external part of the clitoris, which is called the glans, houses thousands of nerves packed densely together in a small area, and appears to be the hub of sexual sensation.
"Perhaps a larger clitoris has more nerve endings, and perhaps with direct contact and stimulation the clitoris can have more sensation, resulting in orgasms,” Dr. Oakley said.
Among women, orgasm problems are common, to say the least. Studies suggest between 18 and 34 percent of females have difficulty achieving climax, according to Live Science. What’s more, less than half of married women experience the big O in every sexual encounter, while only about 15 percent experience multiple orgasms.
Beside the anatomy of sex organs, however, there are other factors that can also contribute to sexual dysfunction, including anxiety or depression.
To control for differences in other aspects of sexual functions, the study’s volunteers filled out several questionnaires, divulging on aspects of their sex life. They also filled out a questionnaire about their body image.
However, the two groups did differ in one way: the sex positions they preferred. Women with climax problems tended to prefer the missionary position, whereas women with “normal” orgasm function favored being on top of their partner. Keep in mind that the on-top position provides more contact with the C-spot during intercourse.
"You may think maybe [females with orgasm problems] are self-conscious during sex, maybe they're anxious, or uncomfortable with their body,” Dr. Oakley said. "But there was no difference between the two groups."
"These women, not only they have that closer distance between the clitoris and the vagina, but [also] they are using it to their advantage by taking the female dominant position,” Dr. Oakley said.
She added, "Maybe women without orgasms have a small clitoris, but if they were to try female dominant position maybe they could get closer stimulation to the clitoris and overcome the fact that it is small.”
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