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Sex and Female Orgasms

Sent to Health Experts September 07 07:35 PM

I love sex - for some odd reason, but I don't think I've ever orgasmed.
Even with masturbation - if I don't concentrate and imagine what an orgasm is, nothing happens - and I don't know if this is all in my head... I think I've never TRULY orgasmed and I just mentally feel like I have because I went through the mental process - HELP!

 

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Female , Age: 19

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September 7 7:57 PM (22 minutes later)
         
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Hi Customer (name blocked for privacy)-

What you are experiencing is actually quite common in women your age - many women don't have an orgasm until they are in their late twenties/early thirties. Furthermore, it's estimated that only 30% of women can achieve an orgasm through penile thrusting (when there is no stimulation of the clitoris).

One interesting study conducted a few years ago found that many women who thought they weren't able to have an orgasm actually were (as measured though brain waves, body temperature, vaginal wetness, etc.) - and once they were told by the researcher the exact point their bodies were physiologically reacting (having an orgasm), they were able to train themselves to notice and relax enough to fully enjoy the orgasm. Other studies have shown that a woman's ability and ease in having an orgasm is linked to her genes (click here).

I'm not implying, per se, that you are having orgasms and not aware of it, although this may be something to keep in the back of your mind. Instead, it may be entirely possible that you have never had an orgasm. As such, here are some tips:

1. Most women need direct or indirect stimulous to their ciltoris to have an orgasm. If you have tried this through masturbation with your hands and have not been successful, you should invest in a good vibrator. An excellent choice can be found by clicking here. Experiment with the vibrator. The first time you use it, the feeling may be quite intense - don't place the vibrating portion directly on your skin. Instead, try putting a few layers of clothes or blankets between your vagina and the vibrator - and try changing the location of the vibrator around your clitoris. You may also want to try a vibrator that focuses primarly on your G-Spot (for more information click the last link on this page). Click here for an example.

2. If you have used vibrators with no success, try oral sex with your partner. Have him focus primarly on your clitoris. Many women have orgasms through this method given the soft nature of the tongue, combined with the ability to tell your partner how fast/slow to move.

3. If you have not had success with oral sex or a vibrator, you should probably head to your doctor. Do NOT feel embarassed about seeing your doctor about this - MANY women have this problem. You may have an underlying physical problem keeping you from achieving orgasm, or you may have a psychological problem affecting your ability to relax, etc. Additionally, if you are on ANY medication (particularly anti-depressants) be aware that it becomes more difficult for people (male and female) to have an orgasm. You should discuss your medications with your doctor if he/she determines this is a contributing factor.

For more information online, see:

http://www.the-clitoris.com/f_html/orgasm.htm

http://www.indiadiets.com/sex_guide/guide%20to%20womens%20orgasm/index.htm

http://drphil.com/articles/article/371

http://www.libchrist.com/sexed/Gspot.html

If you have any questions, feel free to ask!

Sincerely,
Emily







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September 7 8:04 PM (6 minutes and 7 seconds later)
         
Reply to HealthGuru aka Emily's Post: What happens with me when I'm having sex is that he can keep going all he wants, but if I don't focus on relaxing, it's like I'm never satiated with sex, and I still want it. However, even shortly after starting up again, once I tell myself to relax I have what I think is an "orgasm", but it just seems too easy.
When, masturbating, it can take me less than a minute to get to "climax".
I do have a vibrator - and direct stimulation (either with a vibrator, masturbation, or with my partner) is too much - it just isn't pleasant.
I don't know if I'm just SUPER sensitive and can orgasm that quickly or if I am just mentally faking myself.
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September 7 8:10 PM (2 minutes and 13 seconds later)
         
Reply to HealthGuru aka Emily's Post: Yes... between intercourse and masturbation - it is very different... and when I masturbate (either with a vibrator or my hands) I stimulate right above my clitoris.
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September 7 8:16 PM (3 minutes and 18 seconds later)
         
Reply to HealthGuru aka Emily's Post: I'm generally not on any medications aside from Ortho Lo.
Right now I'm on Cipro for an UTI and Pepcid.
When I masturbate, I can almost feel my vagina contracting and pulsating, but with intercourse... it's just a release.
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September 7 8:41 PM (24 minutes and 52 seconds later)
         
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Thanks for the information.

It does sound like you are having orgasms - most professionals recognize that there are different "kinds" or orgasms a woman can experience: clitoral, vaginal and g-spot. It sounds, from what you describe, that you are experiencing a clitoral orgasm from masturbation and a vaginal orgasm from intercourse. Many women find clitoral orgasms more intense (explaning the contraction and pulsing feelings), and vaginal orgasms as less intense (often leading women to have an increase in arousal, leading to their wanting additional orgasms or a clitoral orgasm).

It is quite possible that as you get older you will experience more fufilling orgasms - that everything is "working" now, but that your body simply isn't able to enjoy it as much as you ideally would. This can also be influenced by your mental state - if you are not able to fully relax and are thinking too much about your orgasm, your body may not be able to disconnect as needed to "go with the flow" of the orgasm.

Because it sounds like you are not entirely satisfied, it would probably serve you well to go ahead and make an appointment with your doctor to get things checked out. He/she may refer you to a therapist (which is always beneficial, even if you don't have any major "problems").

Ultimately, however, it does sound like things are on the right track - that you are normal, and that things are working ok. Definitely try experimenting more with yourself and with the help of your partner. Encourage your partner to really focus on your clitoris during sexual intercourse (a great position for this, where the clitoris can be stimulated but not directly, is with you on top and with your partner sitting up on a couch or chair).

If you have other questions, feel free to ask!

Sincerely,
Emily




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