To sign *clitoris*, form your dominant hand into an 'X' handshape by curling your index finger into a hook while keeping your other fingers closed in a fist. Hold your hand in front of your body with the palm facing downward and slightly inward. Give the hand a small, deliberate downward nod to complete the sign.
Sign DOCTOR EXPLAIN CLITORIS FUNCTION. Use the 'X' handshape with a small downward nod for the target word.
Sign SHE READ BOOK FEMALE BODY INCLUDE CLITORIS. Ensure the 'X' handshape is clearly formed in neutral space.
Sign CLITORIS VERY SENSITIVE. Keep the movement of the 'X' handshape small and controlled before transitioning to the next sign.
Sign DOCTOR EXPLAIN CLITORIS FUNCTION. Use the 'X' handshape with a small downward nod for the target word.
Sign SHE READ BOOK FEMALE BODY INCLUDE CLITORIS. Ensure the 'X' handshape is clearly formed in neutral space.
Sign CLITORIS VERY SENSITIVE. Keep the movement of the 'X' handshape small and controlled before transitioning to the next sign.
While this 'X' handshape is a common and direct way to sign it, some people may choose to fingerspell the word, especially in highly clinical or formal medical settings.
Yes, this sign is appropriate for medical, educational, and personal settings when discussing female anatomy.
Yes, keeping the palm facing downward or slightly inward helps distinguish the sign from other vocabulary that uses the 'X' handshape.
