but researchers say some women orgasm even
less than others.
According to a study from Indiana University,
Chapman University and Claremont Graduate
University, heterosexual women have fewer
orgasms compared to men, lesbians and bisexual
women.
“The fact that lesbian women orgasmed more
often than heterosexual women indicates that
many heterosexual women could experience
higher rates of orgasm,” the researchers said.
Based on a study of the oral and manual
stimulation of 52,600 Americans, researchers
found only 65 per cent of heterosexual women
orgasmed compared to 66 per cent of bisexual
women, 86 per cent of lesbian women, 88 per cent
of bisexual men, 89 per cent of gay men and 95
per cent of heterosexual men.
In accordance with previous studies, the report
noted few heterosexual women climaxed as a
result of penetration alone. Instead, the study
showed women were more likely to orgasm if the
sex included passionate kisses, genital
stimulation, and oral sex leading up to vaginal
intercourse.
Aside from using a little foreplay, the researchers
said behaviours like asking for what they want in
bed, praising their partner, teasing and fantasizing
were all linked to more orgasms.
Scientists say there are many reasons why men
and women orgasm differently, from both
evolutionary and
social stances.
The good
news is orgasms don’t have to be
complicated. According to researchers from
Concordia University there are many ways to
make a woman orgasm — so start practicing!