14. When Your Clit Throws a Fit: Understanding Clitoral Pain
Ever wondered what happens when your clit throws a fit? Really, it's not as fun as it sounds.
In this episode of Labia Logic, Drs. Ashley Fuller and Meredith McClure are joined by vulvar specialist Dr. Jill Krapf to talk about the mysterious, often-ignored world of clitoral pain. From awkward anatomy lessons in med school to why no one seems to look at the clitoris during exams, we’re pulling back the hood, literally and figuratively.
Dr. Krapf walks us through the two main culprits of clitoral pain: structural issues like adhesions and nerve-related drama. She explains why some people can’t stand the seam of their jeans brushing “down there,” why others can’t find their clitoris anymore, and how keratin pearls (yes, pearls) might be the villains causing sand-in-your-eye-level discomfort.
Equal parts science and sass, the conversation makes it clear: this is a real medical issue, not something to just grit your teeth through. If your clit is cranky, you deserve answers, not eye-rolls. This topic definitely got skipped in sex-ed class, so make sure you share with anyone who needs a little Labia Logic in their life!
More about our guest:
Dr. Jill Krapf is a board-certified Obstetrician Gynecologist specializing in female sexual
pain disorders at The Center for Vulvovaginal Disorders Florida in Tampa. She is a co-
author of the book When Sex Hurts: Understanding and Healing Pelvic Pain. Dr. Krapf is active in research and has published chapters and peer-reviewed articles on vulvodynia and vulvar lichen sclerosus.
She is Associate Editor for the textbook Female Sexual Pain Disorders, 2nd Edition. She is a Fellow of the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health (ISSWSH) and a Fellow of the International Society for Vulvovaginal Disorders (ISSVD), serving as Chair of the Social Media Committee for ISSWSH.
She shares educational content on her Instagram page @jillkrapfmd and her website jillkrapfmd.com.
More about the hosts of Labia Logic:
Dr. Ashley Fuller is a Sexual Medicine Gynecologist and Vulvar Specialist in Seattle, WA.
Dr. Meredith McClure is a Menopause SpecialistSexual Medicine Gynecologist and Vulvar Specialist in Dallas, TX.
Follow the show on Instagram @labia_logic
