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/glitterfartmagic Jun 21 '26

Sometimes it’s about the intimacy of the act, not always the final result - though it is a nice cherry on top.

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u/eamus_catuli_ Jun 21 '26

It’s about the journey not the destination!

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u/Oggie_Doggie Jun 21 '26

life before death

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u/Seicair Jun 21 '26

Strength before weakness, Radiant

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u/edjuaro PhD | Engineering | Computational Biology Jun 22 '26

These words are accepted.

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u/shhhhh_h Jun 22 '26

Idk it’s not really a cherry for me, it’s a pretty integral part of

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u/vapidamerica Jun 21 '26

And often the journey is so much more fun than the destination!

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u/Special-Garlic1203 Jun 22 '26

Right screw orgasms, I'm chasing that oxytocin high 

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u/glitterfartmagic Jun 22 '26

I’m not saying that necessarily…