The nerve is important for female sexual pleasure,[2] and it may play a role in clitoral erections.

At its thickest, the DNC is 2 mm (0.079 in) in diameter, visible to the naked eye during dissection.

[2] The DNC splits into two nerve branches on either side of the midline, closely following the crura of the clitoris.

[3] Some surgeries—for example, sling surgeries to treat female urinary incontinence—can damage the DNC, causing a loss of sensation in the clitoris.

Understanding the nerve is important for urologists and gynecologists who may operate on organs near the DNC.