Suddenly sliding away from that peak is disappointing, to say the least. That's doubly true for women, many of whom find it much harder to achieve orgasm during penetrative sex. In fact, according to a recent survey, only 65 percent of heterosexual women consistently reach the pinnacle of pleasure during sex. So what can you do to help her reach that peak?

Let’s look at what an orgasm is for someone with a clitoris


The benefits of an orgasm
This is how the orgasm fairy tale goes: You meet Prince Charming, and from the very first time, he knows exactly how your body works. There's some kissing, some foreplay, some moaning and, after maybe 10 minutes of intercourse, bam—a shattering climax for two. Angels may even sing. If your sex life fits this description, kudos. If not, this story is for you. In reality, women are all over the orgasm map, and in an effort to improve your sex life, we asked dozens of them to reveal what they've learned, what they do—and what they're not afraid to ask for.
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