For many years, our culture didn’t even pay attention to the female orgasm. That’s all changed, and one author wants to make sure women experience seven kinds of orgasms.
The Big Idea
According to August McLaughlin, the author of Girl Boner: The Good Girl’s Guide to Sexual Empowerment, there are seven kinds of orgasms a woman can experience. Her book details all the different ways women can explore these different sensations. Over at Shape Magazine, she shared descriptions and tips about all the different kinds of orgasms.
Overlooked Orgasms
You’ll have to read the book to get the complete orgasm classification system, but here are a few of our favorite of the more overlooked kinds of orgasms.
- “Sleep-gasms” – women have wet dreams too!
- “Back-gasms” – orgasmic feelings that occur during sensual back massages
- “Hands-Free” Orgasms” – sexual satisfaction with the power of your mind…
The Science Behind the Orgasms
Neuroscientist Barry R. Komisaruk led much of the research into the science of orgasms, and his research confirmed that “some women ‘think’ their way to orgasms.” While not everybody possesses this superpower, his research found 10 women who could reach climax through thought alone. Indeed, the author writes: “when compared to climaxing through self-stimulation, the magnitude of the physiological shifts were about the same.”
The Afterglow
There are so many different kinds of orgasms available to women. It’s time to experience them all! It might take a little practice, but the rewards are worth it.
Homework
What’s the most unexpected form of orgasm you ever experienced? Share your thoughts and we’ll include your story in an upcoming feature.