This Is What Happens When A Woman Orgasms

This Is What Happens When A Woman Orgasms
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The male orgasm is an explosive affair, while the female orgasm happens behind closed curtains.

So what actually happens when women orgasm?

Watch the video, learn about the clitoris' 8,000 (yes, really) nerve endings and, in the end, feel far more educated about what's really going on downstairs.

Oh and FYI, the vaginal orgasm is about as real as unicorns are.

Top 10 Female Orgasm Myths
Intercourse Should Always Lead To Orgasm(01 of10)
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Intercourse alone usually does not lead to orgasm. Only 30 per cent of women reach orgasm from intercourse alone. The rest need added clitoral stimulation to achieve pleasure.
All Positions Are Created Equal (02 of10)
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Not so! There are some positions that make female orgasm much more likely, such as woman-on-top, as it gives her the added clitoral stimulation she needs to reach orgasm. (credit:Getty )
Women Can Easily Reach Orgasm(03 of10)
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Pornography and Hollywood movies make the female orgasm seem effortless and straightforward. However, the truth is that most women need up to 20 minutes to become aroused and orgasmic, which is why foreplay is so important. (credit:Getty)
Vibrators Are A Replacement For A Man(04 of10)
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Sex aids can help to greatly improve your partner's sexual experience as well as your own. However, vibrators are not a replacement for a man, and they cannot help your partner achieve the same feelings of intimacy and pleasure.
Women Don't Like Quickies(05 of10)
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While most men can reach orgasm faster than a woman can, this doesn't mean that quickies aren't fun or that they cannot serve a purpose in your relationship. If you don't have time for foreplay or a full-on sex session, a quickie can keep you bonded and close for the time being.
Condoms Complicate Sex And Delay Orgasms(06 of10)
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Recent advancements in condom manufacturing have made condoms thinner and less noticeable than ever before.
You Can Always Tell if a Woman Is Faking(07 of10)
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Not always! Some women deserve an Oscar for their acting performances; however, it's important to remember that faking orgasm cheats both of you. Ask your partner if she likes what you are doing or if she needs a different touch to reach orgasm.
Women Like Only Soft, Gentle Sex(08 of10)
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Sometimes they do, but sometimes they also want sex that is more animalistic and wild. Explore that side of your partner's fantasies by asking her what she wants and taking the lead. (credit:Getty )
Women Can Easily Achieve Multiple Orgasms(09 of10)
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Unlike a man, a woman doesn't need a refractory period before she can be orgasmic again. However, it's not always easy to achieve one orgasm, let alone many! Hence, while some women are multi-orgasmic, not every woman knows how to harness that power. Practice makes perfect!
The Goal Of Sex Is To Have An Orgasm(10 of10)
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Don't think of orgasm as the destination. Sex should be about the journey and being in the moment. Stay attuned to your partner's body and the sensations of closeness and passion, and let your orgasm and hers happen when they happen. Remember, there is no "right" time or way to achieve orgasm. Every individual and every orgasm is unique.