If you have never experienced orgasm yet, this conversation is for you. For decades, women who had never experienced orgasm were described in the research literature as having primary anorgasmia or primary orgasmic dysfunction. Andersen (1983) defined this group as …
What sexual learning, neuroplasticity, multiple neural pathways, sensitization, and transfer can teach us about expanding orgasmic capacity Many women discover one reliable way to orgasm. It might involve a vibrator, a certain kind of touch, a particular position, masturbation, fantasy, …
From tantra and hypnosis to cannabis, LSD, masturbation training, and pelvic-floor practice, decades of evidence suggest that orgasmic capacity may be more learnable than we once assumed. For many women, there is a surprisingly powerful assumption about female orgasm: either …
What to Say, What Not to Say, and How to Talk About Orgasm Difficulty When a woman has difficulty orgasming with a partner, the subject can become a painful spot in the relationship. A partner may try harder, repeatedly ask …
Wondering how to orgasm with a partner? Learn why clitoral stimulation, communication, arousal time, body awareness, and bringing what works during masturbation into partnered sex can make orgasm more accessible. Learning how to orgasm with a partner does not necessarily …
Want to introduce a vibrator to your partner? Learn how couples can use vibrators together, why clitoral stimulation matters, and what research says about partnered vibrator use. Introducing a vibrator into partnered sex can bring up more emotion than people …
Why trying harder can sometimes make orgasm harder and what research tells us about reducing orgasm pressure and returning attention to pleasure, presence, and flow. Orgasm matters. However, when a woman wants to orgasm and struggles to get there, orgasm …
Can hypnosis help women access orgasm in a completely different way? Hypnosis has been studied and used therapeutically for decades. Historically, researchers explored its use for sexual concerns in both women and men. These concerns included orgasm difficulty, sexual pain, …
Can you orgasm alone but not with a partner? Learn why orgasm can be harder during partnered sex and how communication, clitoral stimulation, emotional safety, attention, and orgasmic learning may help. Many women can orgasm during masturbation but find it …
Many women quietly ask themselves the same question: “Why can’t I orgasm?” If you’ve ever wondered whether something is wrong with your body, you’re not alone. Millions of women experience difficulty reaching orgasm, yet many never talk about it. Some …
If you used to orgasm but suddenly can’t anymore, you’re not alone. Here are possible reasons women stop having orgasms and how to begin reconnecting with pleasure. The Frustration of Losing Your Orgasms One day, you could orgasm easily, perhaps …
That Frustrating Moment When Pleasure Vanishes You’re lying there, and the sensations are building beautifully. Then, suddenly, your mind shifts. And just like that — poof — your arousal disappears. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. In many cases, …