Yes, Yes, Yes! Ten Facts About The Female Orgasm

The female orgasm is a wonderful thing (mainly because it's so much fun!). Here are ten facts about the one thing that confuses men the most...

10. We can have multiples: Did you know that women stay aroused longer than men after sex? This means that we can get straight back into it if our man is able. It also means that we have a higher chance of having another orgasm (or three!).

9. Flying solo is just as effective: 47 per cent of women have their first orgasm while they’re engaging in some solo-sex sans man and according to sex experts, the average age a woman experiences her first orgasm is 18.

8. Orgasms are natural painkillers: Have a headache? Get under the covers with your man and have an orgasm. Orgasms can not only cure pain, they also work faster than painkillers.

7. Insecurity can kill it: If you feel insecure about your relationship, you’re less likely to reach the big O the next time you have sex with your man. Feeling tense? Take a deep breath and relax. If you have issues with your man sit down and talk through them.

6. The pleasure can be intense: The pleasure of experiencing an orgasm can be so intense that some women actually faint and in rare cases, some have actually experienced heart failure. Suddenly we get why the French call it “le petit mort” (the little death).

5. Every second counts: The average female orgasm lasts between six and 10 seconds, although some very lucky girls can have one that lasts for up to 20 toe-curling seconds.

4. They shut us down: When we have an orgasm, the areas of our brain that control fear and danger shut down for a few minutes. Our emotions are also subdued significantly.

3. Cuddling is good: After orgasm your body produces quadruple the amount of the hormone oxytocin (also known as the “bonding” hormone). Therefore for a woman the cuddles you have with your man after sex are just as important as the act itself.

2. It’s in your genes: According to medical research a woman’s ability to orgasm could depend on her genetics. Ergo, if your mother could do it then chances are you’ll be able to do it to. Eh…although we don’t think that’s a discussion we’d like to have with our mammies…

1. He comes first? Not always! The average lady only needs around eight minutes of good sex to reach her destination.

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Having regular orgasms is not only great for your relationship, it’s also fantastic for your health (and your man’s ego).

Orgasms are fun, free and most of all satisfying. They burn calories, reduce stress and can even extend your life expectancy – talk about multitasking. Oh and we forgot to mention, they also feel incredible.

Ladies, here are ten facts that will tell you everything you’ve ever wanted to know about the female orgasm…