The time has come for women to close the orgasm gap.
Research shows that straight women statistically get off less than any other demographic, including lesbians. That might be because partners in heterosexual relationships don’t put a premium on women’s pleasure during sex.
The elusive female orgasm probably wouldn’t be so elusive if it was equally valued and if men were interested in learning the exact ways women bring themselves to climax. (Clitoral stimulation is a must for 36 percent of women, according to a recent Indiana University study conducted in partnership with OMGYes.)
Since the orgasm gap is depressingly real we asked women to share how they reliably get off, either on their own or with a partner. See what they had to say below.
Some names have been changed to protect sources’ privacy. Responses have been edited and condensed for clarity.
