Episode 4: Undressing the Myths: The Clitoris, Pleasure, and the Pelvic Floor

It’s time to talk about the most misunderstood organ in the human body: the clitoris. In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Rebecca Howard Eudy (sex & couples therapist, Boston) and Dr. Alex DiGrado (pelvic floor PT, Melrose, MA) pull back the hood to bust myths about female pleasure, anatomy, and the “orgasm gap.” From the hidden structure of the clitoris to why most women don’t orgasm from penetration alone, this candid conversation explores what real sex education missed, how partners can communicate better, and why knowing your body is the foundation for better pleasure and connection.What You’ll LearnThe true anatomy of the clitoris—far beyond “the button”Why 95% of women need clitoral stimulation (not just penetration) to orgasmHow cultural scripts around sex create confusion, pressure, and fake orgasmsThe difference between clitoral and “G-spot” orgasms—and why they’re connectedWhy “tight” isn’t better: how pelvic-floor coordination (not just Kegels) supports pleasureHow arousal, blood flow, and relaxation affect orgasm potentialPractical ways to explore your body, communicate with partners, and close the orgasm gapTune in if you’ve ever thought:“Why can’t I orgasm from sex like in the movies?”“What’s the deal with the G-spot—is it real?”“Am I broken if I need clitoral stimulation?”“How do I tell my partner what actually feels good?”ResourcesCome As You Are — Emily Nagoski, PhDBecoming Cliterate — Laurie Mintz, PhDDipsy app — erotic audio stories for womenThe Postpartum Essentials Virtual courseSex After Baby Mini-Course Find a pelvic floor PT: pelvicrehab.com or Pelvic Global DirectoryUnder the Hood Newsletter (Boston Pelvic PT)Parents in Love Newsletter by Dr. Rebecca Howard EudyConnect with Us: Dr. Rebecca Howard Eudy → rebeccaeudy.com | Instagram @rebeccahowardeudy Dr. Alex DiGrado → bostonpelvicpt.com | Instagram @bostonpelvicptJoin the Conversation If this episode helped you understand your body or rethink pleasure, share it with a friend or tag us: @underthehooddocsWant more? Subscribe wherever you listen and visit underthehoodpod.com for show notes, transcripts, and resources.