"Straight men are orgasming far more often than straight women and for plenty of us, that "orgasm gap" feels less like a statistic and more like a personal biography. In this episode, Jennifer is joined by Alix Fox - writer, broadcaster and script consultant on the hit Netflix series Sex Education to unpack why that gap exists and what we can do about it."
"From the way we talk (or don't talk) about women's pleasure, to how badly the clitoris has been ignored in medical research, Alix explains why so many women struggle to climax with a partner, even when they can reach orgasm quickly on their own. They talk about widening our idea of what "sex" actually is, moving away from just penetration as the main event and towards a much richer definition of intimacy, touch and pleasure."
Straight men orgasm far more often than straight women, creating a persistent "orgasm gap" that many experience personally. Many women can reach orgasm alone but struggle with partnered climax. Contributing factors include poor communication about women's pleasure, cultural focus on penetration, and medical neglect of the clitoris. Broadening definitions of sex to include intimacy, varied touch, and non-penetrative acts can increase pleasure. Practical approaches include practicing communication outside the bedroom, using guided touch techniques like "bossy massage", experimenting with blindfolds, and introducing appropriate vibrators. Reducing performance pressure reframes the issue as a pleasure gap and fosters play and connection.
Read at Irish Independent
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