Revisited: the clitoris coverup
by Presented by Laura Murphy-Oates and reported by Ca from World news | The Guardian on (#5CH5B)
Medical textbooks are full of anatomical pictures of the penis, but the clitoris barely rates a mention, with many medical professionals 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
This week, we are replaying some of our favourite episodes. This episode first aired on 9 November 2020
You can read Calla Wahlquist's piece here on why the clitoris is ignored by medical science. You can also read an edited extract from Gabrielle Jackson's book Pain and Prejudice.
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