: a sensitive area on the body that causes sexual arousal when it is touched
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The rich sensory innervation has led to its classification, in some people, as an erogenous zone; zoologist Desmond Morris famously speculated in The Naked Ape (1967) that earlobes evolved precisely as an additional zone of sensitivity to facilitate pair bonding in humans.—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026 According to Vogue’s Laura Hawkins, calves are the new erogenous zone, and the divisive trousers are making waves both on and off the red carpet.—Olivia Allen, Vogue, 25 May 2026 Shoulder blades aren’t usually considered an erogenous zone, but King changes that.—Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026 Sore muscles love them just as much as erogenous zones do.—Amanda Chatel, Wired News, 28 Jan. 2026 Deeper than the G-spot, the A-spot (anterior fornix erogenous zone) is located near the cervix along the vaginal wall.—Essence, 11 Sep. 2025 Kissing, gentle touch and simulation of your genital erogenous zones are all fine, and orgasm is totally safe.—Kameelah Phillips, Flow Space, 13 May 2025 Pay attention to other body parts and erogenous zones.—Nikki Campo, SELF, 26 Apr. 2024