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The Internet Thinks the Clit Is ‘Use It or Lose It,’ But Is That Actually True?

Is clitoral atrophy a thing? We asked experts.

By Gigi Fong | Reviewed by Ysolt Usigan

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Twitter — ahem, X — has everyone up in arms over one tweet, but how accurate is that statement?

According to medical pros at Healthline, clitoral atrophy, is when your clit stops responding to stimulation. “Clitoral atrophy occurs when the clitoris responds less or no longer responds to sexual arousal and no longer functions as it should. This may be the result of a change in hormones or inadequate blood flow to the vagina and clitoris.”

The solution? Well, WebMD suggests that you… use it, with a side of sex toys. “Clitoral suction sex toys help people to have these........

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