Sex: The Female Orgasm Demystified

Orgasms, generally speaking, aren’t universally classified. Most of the definitions in current pop culture are controversial at best. Even commonly referenced orgasms, such as g-spot, are debated. To make matters even more complicated, often orgasms are named by self titled sexperts selling eBooks and DVDs on the topic.

To start with what is known, let’s define the orgasm. An orgasm is simply a spasm of the pelvic muscles. This is the same in both males and females. Ejaculation is independent of this. Orgasm refers only to the quick contractions in the pelvic region, and of course those delightful feelings that accompany. The stimulation points, physical escalation, anatomical reaction, and recuperation period are what differentiates the sexes.

A women’s orgasm is usually preceeded by a series of physical events. First the vagina walls are moistened and the clitoris swells from a rush of blood. The vagina muscles lengthen, in a sense, creating an empty space. As the women comes closer to climax the clitoris starts to actually retract inside of the clitoral hood. As she is about to climax the vagina shrinks in size. At this point if proper stimulation occurs, orgasm ensues.

An orgasm, as stated earlier, is the muscle contractions. For females, the contractions themselves are usually under 1 second, with the series lasting under 15 seconds. When the uterus, pelvic muscles and vagina all experience contractions, this is referred to as a full orgasm.

As most men know, after orgasm, the human male usually needs rest before climaxing again. This is called the refractory period. In females, while heightened sensitivity still exists, the refractory period is almost non-existent. Thus this is the reason women can have several orgasms during intercourse. A female experiences multiple orgasms when the orgasms fire successively, immediately starting after the previous has finished.

Often female orgasms are split in to two categories, vaginal and clitoral, named from their respective stimulation methods. Currently, it is argued that perhaps all orgasms are clitoral, and that the clitoris extends into the body and around the vagina. Furthermore, new evidence suggests that both the clitoris and vagina share nerves. This combination of recent findings further fuels the debate.

While, I subscribe to and experiment with different techniques aimed at achieving different orgasms, it is valuable to know the facts of the orgasm. When evaluating techniques, look at them as more of an art, and practice with expression.

Greg writes a weekly colum on sex for urban monarch. He strongly believes in being both a practitioner and scholar of the orgasm.