Meaning of orgasm gap | Babel Free

Definitions

The phenomenon of men achieving orgasm more frequently than women during sexual encounters.

Examples

“More and more studies are shedding light on the "orgasm gap," which refers to how men orgasm during sex more frequently than women.”

“Meanwhile, the orgasm gap between genders has proved more stubborn than the pay gap. Women still experience one orgasm for every three experienced by men in partnered sex.”

“The oil, she said, intensifies climax, enhances natural lubrication, increases libido, and fosters vaginal health. "Close the orgasm gap!" Nystrom said.”

“The orgasm gap has never been a secret, but more research keeps unravelling about just how deep and misunderstood it really is. A sexual survey of 1,608 heterosexual couples found that 87 per cent of husbands were consistently achieving orgasms, compared with only 49 per cent of their female counterparts.”

“On any given day, she's dispensing practical advice, including how to clean sex toys and how to close the "orgasm gap," along with step-by-step guides for specific moves and tricks.”

“Lloyd's research has highlighted the "orgasm gap", in which a far higher proportion of women do not orgasm than men – after extensive research she put the figure at about 10%.”

“Outraged at the orgasm gap (research shows that only 65% of women climax through sex, while 95% of straight men do every time), she speaks with experts and activists on a "cliteracy" mission.”

“And, when you factor in the orgasm gap and the fact that women’s pleasure still isn’t on a par with men’s, some women are asking themselves whether sex is even worth it.”

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