Question: My clitoris suffered a blow several weeks ago that numbed it quite a bit and I am wondering if there can be nerve damage, and if so is it correctable?? I was talking on the phone standing in front of the mantel, going up and and down on my tippie toes, when I went down, it was on the pointy part of the fireplace screen (I was clothed) - but it stung. Now I am concerned about it-any advice?

Answer: I am not a doctor so I cannot provide medical advice, only general information.

Blunt force trauma to the pelvic bone and clitoral area can cause injury to the clitoral nerves. This may be caused by straddle injures, slipping and falling on something that impacts the pelvic area. A popular adult actress says a school yard injury left her clitoris permanently numb, though it is possible it was never sensitive to sexual stimulation even prior to the injury. I would expect for there to have been visible injury to the clitoral area if the blow you experienced was severe enough to cause internal injury, evident by visible bruising and possible bleeding. The impact, given the sensitivity of the area, would likely be very painful even if there was not injury to the area. A gentle caress can feel painful to the clitoris if your body is not ready for it, when you are not sexually aroused.

The question becomes, did you injury your clitoris, or the nerves that lead to it, or out of fear of injury believe you did? Your mind can play tricks on you, if you believe you were injured by what occurred. 

I am not an expert on nerve damage, but generally nerve regeneration and the return of sensation is a slow process. Sometimes nerve damage does not heal if the nerve pathways are broken. Given time, I expect sensation to return to normal, if stimulation is applied to the area on a regular basis. You may need to wake up the dormant nerves and encourage electrical impulses to flow through your clitoral nerve pathways.

You will need to seek a doctor's advice to know for sure if you have been injured and if there is a solution. Especially if there was visible injury at the time.

I would make sure you are sexually aroused prior to caressing your clitoris and in the mood to masturbate. If you are not aroused, your clitoris may naturally be less sensitive to stimulation. You may need to apply lubricant to your vulva and clitoris and caress it for 15-20 minutes a day to stimulate the nerves and reconnect with your clitoris. Be sure to relax, and perhaps observe what you are doing in a mirror, to provide visual feedback. Do not be alarmed if you do not feel pleasure at first, give it time. It may also help to create a sexual fantasy while you do this.