What Explains the Large Orgasm Gap Between Men and Women?
Briefly

A study involving 573 adults revealed a widespread lack of knowledge about the clitoris, crucial for female sexual pleasure. Participants scored an average of 4.56 out of 9 on a quiz, with only 51% of women and 39% of men recognizing the clitoris's primary function for pleasure. This ignorance is attributed to traditional views of sex being synonymous with vaginal intercourse and a significant lack of sex education that prioritizes pleasure. Many women therefore fake orgasms, perpetuating misunderstandings in sexual dynamics and emphasizing the need for comprehensive sexual education that includes female anatomy and pleasure.
A recent German study found that participants, especially men and even many women, lack basic knowledge about the clitoris and its role in female pleasure.
The study revealed that the average participant only scored 4.56 out of 9 on clitoris-related questions, indicating a significant gap in sexual education.
One response to the clitoris question showed that only 39% of men knew it existed solely for pleasure; even among women, the number was not much better.
The results highlight a broader issue with sex education, which often neglects the importance of pleasure and fails to inform participants about female anatomy.
Read at Psychology Today
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