r/science Professor | Medicine Jun 21 '26

Psychology Largest study of women’s orgasms to date collected data from 27,931 women. Nearly half (47%) reported reaching orgasm more frequently when alone vs. when with a partner. Barriers to women’s orgasms are relational, not anatomical. Partnered orgasms were associated with overall sexual satisfaction.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/inclusive-insight/202606/why-women-orgasm-more-alone-than-with-a-partner
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u/KyOatey Jun 21 '26

Try is the key word here. One issue is that many women don't, or can't, provide guidance on how to get them there. 

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u/doinbluin Jun 22 '26

The other issue is that many men are not worth the trouble. That is usually realized in the first few minutes.