Clitoris enlargement is a form of body modification which has recently gained popularity because of its potential to increase pleasure and enhance the appearance of the genitals. Clitoral enlargement can be accomplished through a variety of means, the most common being:
There is disagreement on the best approach, many claim size increases from pumping while others say testosterone is the only way to obtain significant results. Both methods involve some risk. If pumping is done incorrectly it can cause damage to the erectile tissue and blood vessels. The use of any steroid such as testosterone incurs risk as steroids can drastically change body chemistry.
Motivations for desiring enlargement of the clitoris vary. Women who have a very small clitoris may not get adequate pleasure from sexual intercourse and therefore may choose to enlarge it to increase pleasure. Women with normally sized clitorises may wish to increase size to increase pleasure or to appear more attractive. The clitoral pump, like the penis pump may be used prior to, or during, masturbation for temporary effect. Some testosterone-altered, female bodybuilders, with enlarged clitorises, may better be able to use such techniques. Another reason for clitoral pumping is that some transmen may desire to enlarge their clitorises through pumping.
Clitoral enlargement can also be a medical condition known as clitoromegaly or macroclitoris.