What Most Women Don't Know About the Female Orgasm

The women’s rights movement has failed to address an important factor of gender equality — orgasms. While up to 90% of men achieve orgasm through sexual intercourse – only 50% of women do. Women don’t just face a pay gap in the workplace  — but also an orgasm gap in the bedroom.

However, if more women knew more about the multiple ways to achieve orgasms and ways to achieve multiple orgasms, there may be some orgasm equity in the world. Here, expert urogynecologist, Dr. Jeffrey Hantes, of North Texas Female Health Associates and his experienced team share essential information about female orgasms that may help you enhance your sexual pleasure and confidence. 

There are several ways women can orgasm

Sexual intercourse may seem like the most common way to have sex, but it’s not necessarily the most common way women reach orgasm. One study found that only 18 % of women surveyed experienced orgasms through intercourse alone. More commonly, women found clitoral orgasms, achieved through clitorial stimulation, a better way to hit the big O. Others found pleasure through other means of stimulation, which can include your nipple or cervix, or any combination of the above.

Female orgasms take time

Good things come to those who wait. The female orgasm should not be rushed. In fact, research shows that it takes an average of 14 minutes of stimulation to reach orgasm, much more time than men. There are four phases of female orgasms, which include arousal and blood flow to the genitals, tension building, muscle contractions and release, and resolution and relaxation. 

About a third of women have multiple orgasms

Fortunately, for women, after the fourth phase of the initial orgasm, they can become aroused again and go another round, leading to a second or more orgasm. According to Healthline, women can orgasm up to five times in a single session. Men have a much longer resolution phase, also called the refractory phase, before they can get aroused again. 

Female orgasm problems are common

With only 50% of women achieving orgasm, that means 50% of women are not. Also, about 10-15% of women have never had an orgasm. There are various reasons why women have trouble reaching orgasm. Common issues include stress, fatigue, vaginal dryness, and lack of knowledge or embarrassment about how to ask for what you like. 

Fortunately, there are ways to address issues and problems related to sexual pleasure. Dr. Hantes is a knowledgeable and compassionate practitioner who can help you feel comfortable discussing intimate matters and asking questions. He can also offer advice and options to help you achieve sexual satisfaction and confidence. 

Call our Fort Worth office to make an appointment with Dr. Hantes or book one online today.