Jezebel: Orgasms

Ladies Fake Orgasms To Keep Guys From Cheating, Obviously

Anna North — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 10:00:00 EST

A new study purports to answer the burning question of why women fake orgasms: it's to keep a man faithful, of course. More »

Most Men Aren't Actually Threatened By Your Vibrator

Anna North — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:05:00 EDT

A new study shows vibrators can improve ladies' sexual function beyond just giving them more orgasms. And contrary to stereotype, most men are totally okay with that. More »

For Ladies' Orgasms, It's Showing Up That Counts

Hugo Schwyzer — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 15:00:00 EDT

Do men take women's inability to orgasm personally? Do women feel pressured to come to soothe a man's anxiety? Judging from a heap of anecdata, the answers are a definitive "most of the time" and "far too often." And that seems to be true regardless of the reasons why guys are so focused on a woman's Big O. More »

Women Faking Orgasms, Ruining Sex for Everyone

Erin Gloria Ryan — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 13:45:52 EDT

According to a study talked about on every single commercial radio morning show in all of America, 60% of women fake orgasms with regularity. We do it for various reasons — because we're too tired or because we just want the sex to be over with or because the guy's really trying his hardest and we want to make him feel good about himself by pretending that we're enjoying it much more than we actually are. More »

What The Shape Of Your Mouth Says About Your Orgasm

Dodai Stewart — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 19:45:00 EDT

This is not about your "oh" face. This is about your tubercle. Your tubercle is located on your upper lip — "the slight projection on the free edge of the center of the upper lip at the lower extent of the philtrum." In other words, the puffy little spot in the middle of your upper lip. More »

The Real Reasons Why Women Fake It In Bed

Margaret Hartmann — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 10:53:00 EDT

Women are routinely faking orgasms, and not just in the middle of a deli for comedic purposes. New research says women often fake it because they're insecure and fear intimacy, not because they're trying to flatter their partner. More »

50 Men Faking It On Film [NSFW]

Tracie Egan Morrissey — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 16:45:00 EDT

Usually, it's women who are accused of faking it in bed, so maybe that's why we're so impressed with male actors who make their onscreen orgasms look so convincing. Here, we present a comprehensive reel of climaxes from over 50 (non-pornographic) films. More »

And Now Men Are Faking Orgasms

Tracie Egan Morrissey — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 11:01:00 EST

One topic last night on The Joy Behar Show was about men who are addicted to internet porn, which causes problems for them in their real-life sexual relationships, leading some to fake their orgasms. The thing that's annoying about this is that it's not from some kind of sexual dysfunction issue. The guys are just tapped out from playing with themselves all day, and couldn't reserve a load for their girlfriends/wives. Davy Rothbart from New York magazine comes off particularly creepy with his chain and his shifty eyes and his stammering, sharing his methods for tricking his partner into thinking he's climaxed. Gah. More »

Hope Dies For One Type Of "Female Viagra"

Irin Carmon — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 18:12:00 EDT

The company with a so-called female Viagra in progress has decided to give up. And plenty of people are actually relieved. More »

10 Things You May Have Missed On TV This Week

Tracie Egan Morrissey — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:16:32 EDT

In this week's compilation of pop culture crap, James Franco plummets to his death on General Hospital, Stephen Colbert and Andy Cohen reenact a Real Housewives scene, and dogs that sniff butts for cancer. More »

Over 80% Of Women Admit To Faking It

Katy Kelleher — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 19:00:00 EDT

• According to a study of 71 women between the ages of 18 and 48, some 87% of ladies use excessive vocals to "manipulate their partners" into coming to an orgasm more quickly. But guess what? Men fake it, too. More »

True Blood: Vampire Sex Is Twisted

Dodai Stewart — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 13:00:00 EDT

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Last night's episode had so much sex. Motel sex, workplace cunnilingus, and straight-up hatefucking. More »

Woman Donates Her Orgasm To Science

Anna North — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 13:30:00 EDT

An interview with Orgasm Inc. filmmaker Liz Canner reveals how pointless the search for the "female Viagra" has been. But luckily it's not the only avenue of sex research — and some are a lot more interesting. More »

Fake Your Orgasm Out Of Love

Anna North — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 18:40:54 EDT

"Love, formally defined as a mixture of altruism and demand for togetherness, More »

Myth Busters

Katy Kelleher — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:40:00 EST

Ladies, do you fake it? Maybe you should, argues the Daily Fail. Thankfully, they've also found a dude with some common sense: "Perhaps you're afraid you'll damage his ego. Well, it sounds like his ego needs damaging." [Daily Mail] More »

Dry Spell

Katy Kelleher — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 09:20:00 EST

A survey out of Britain found that one in four women over the age of 35 "never" have sex and out of the women who are getting some, only 41% of childless women report orgasming "most of the time." [Mirror] More »

Are Your Orgasms "Lamblike" Or "American Style"?

Margaret Hartmann — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 10:20:00 EST

This NSFW Durex China commercial presents female orgasmic moans from around the world including "Ingenue," "Gaspingly" and "Sobbingly." It's titled "Enjoy Moaning," which seems appropriate after hearing the male voice chime in at the end. [AdWeek] More »

'69: How The Sexual Revolution Informed Feminism, Improved Orgasms

Tracie Egan Morrissey — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:20:00 EDT

Last night, the History Channel premiered a documentary, Sex in '69, about the sexual revolution in America. In it, radical feminists of that era reflect on how feminism was shaped by the revolution, and vice versa. More »

Margaret Cho Tells Barbara Walters How She Achieves Orgasm

Tracie Egan Morrissey — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:40:00 EDT

Margaret Cho was on The View today, where Babs asked her about her infamous G Shot, a collagen injection the comedian got in her G spot, intended to help with vaginal orgasms. Then she mimed some oral for the gals. More »

Lies Magazines Tell: Anatomy Of An Orgasm How-to Story

Anna North — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:00:00 EDT

July Glamour's cover promises "Amazing Sex Every Time!" Yet the inside contains ... more of the same boring, unhelpful advice. We used this month's worthless wonder to break down the magazine orgasm how-to story into its crappy component parts. More »

K-Y Intense Will Make A Gusher Out Of The Meek Ones

Megan Carpentier — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:40:00 EDT

We have to thank Becky Ebenkamp of BrandFreak for turning us on to yet another hilariously specific commercial about specialty lubes to make ladybits tingly. The one where the man gushes is after the jump. More »

Sexpert Susie Bright Answers Your Burning Questions: Part 2

Tracie Egan Morrissey — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 15:00:00 EST

Susie Bright, sex-positive feminist and author, was gracious enough to help with your most troubling sex questions. All week, she and her daughter Aretha will be providing us with their sage advice. After the jump!

Slut-Shamer Laura Schlessinger Makes It All Too Easy

Megan Carpentier — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:00:00 EST

Dr. Laura Schlessinger is not exactly a friend to other women. In a blog post today, though, she explains why men can have sex without repercussions but women are just sluts. More »

Want Better Orgasms? Doctors Recommend Clit Pump, Nasal Spray

Tracie Egan Morrissey — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 11:00:00 EST

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This morning, The Doctors discussed different methods and hormones that can be utilized to intensify women's orgasms. One is a clit pump, the other is a nasal spray that shoots a hormone into the brain. More »

Is "Orgasm Gap" Code For "Dudes Are Lazy"?

Anna North — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 15:40:00 EST

Do you orgasm as often as your partner? If you're a girl who bangs dudes, chances are you don't, according to new research — especially if you're having casual sex. More »

Women Orgasm More With Rich Men, Claim Researchers

Margaret Hartmann — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 09:30:00 EST

According to a new study, women have more orgasms if their partner is wealthy, which, as the Times of London reports, suggests "woman are inherently programmed to be gold-diggers." Ugh. More »

Which Is Worse For Women: That 40% Can't Orgasm, Or That Only 12% Think That's A Problem?

Tracie Egan Morrissey — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 18:00:00 EST

This morning on The View, the gals dug into this study, from the November issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology, which reported that a whopping 40% of women report sexual dysfunction — including lack of arousal and inability to achieve orgasm — while only 12% of them care about it. As Joy pointed out, it could be argued that because an overwhelming majority of these women with sexual problems aren't bothered by it, then it's kind of a non-issue — and that's probably the biggest problem of all. Of course women are going to not care about not having a physical feeling they may have never experienced to begin with. The fact that many women are still so uncomfortable talking about sex and/or the idea of masturbation undoubtedly contributes to their lack of knowledge about their own bodies and desires. It would seem that, in this case, ignorance inhibits bliss. More »

An Ode To Vibrators Past And Orgasms Enjoyed

Megan Carpentier — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 19:00:00 EDT

I am perhaps too much of a product of the consumerist culture in which I live but, on some level, I usually like my vibrators almost as disposable as the boys I use for the same purpose. Yeah, unlike Tracie, I don't go the plug-in route — it's straight-up, hard molded plastic and a never-ending supply of C-batteries for me. Or maybe it has a lot less to do with their disposability than a little nostalgia and a lot of fundamental cheapness about paying too much just to accomplish what my fingers could do for free. But what follows is a homage to the vibrators I've had to break up with along the way. More »

Today, the BBC reports on a product called...

Tracie Egan Morrissey — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:40:00 EDT

Today, the BBC reports on a product called "The Slightest Touch," a sexual aid for women that doesn't give them an orgasm, but stimulates nerves to help women get to the brink of one... all without going anywhere near the genital area. The device works by placing electrode pads on the ankles, which sends pulses up a woman's leg. This gadget isn't new, as we tried it out a few years ago for shits and giggles. There was more shit than giggling, though. It didn't turn us on whatsoever, and just sort of caused our legs to involuntarily twitch. It actually seemed like something more suited for fetishists into electrical shocks. But to each her own! [BBC News] More »

Gays Win The Right To Remain 'Lesbians' • Depressed Women Get A Lift From Viagra

Maria — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 17:20:00 EDT

Lesbians, rejoice! A Greek court has dismissed the request of three residents from the island of Lesbos to ban the use of the word "lesbian" to describe gay women. • A dying 8-year-old boy "married" his "special friend" in a make-believe ceremony a day before he passed away from leukemia. • A male letter carrier from Washington State is urging other carriers to wear kilts since they are more comfortable; he even spent his stimulus checks on mailing letters about his cause. • The headmistress of a school in England campaigns against "orange" fake-tan schoolgirls. • Diet sugar-free cranberry juice and cranberry juice cocktail both work the same to prevent UTIs. • OMG: Iced tea can be one of the "worst things to drink" for people prone to kidney stones. More »

"Does The Horrific Taste Of Vagina Become Less Vomitous As I Get Used To Oral?"

Tracie Egan Morrissey — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:20:00 EDT

It's time for another installment of Pot Psychology, the advice column in which everyone's problems are solved with an "herbal" remedy. (Remember, kids: Don't do drugs!) In this episode, the Molly to my Nomi, Rich, helps me dole out advice on stuff like smegma, internet sex, and incest. Got a burning question? Send it to tips@jezebel.com with "Pot Psychology" in the subject line. (Please keep them short; they're verrrry hard to read when stoned.) More »

Relationships: Sometimes You Have To Fake It To Make It

Tracie Egan Morrissey — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 15:30:00 EDT

Sure, sex is great*, but at some point in your life, you need to prioritize. When you reach a certain age, you begin to want something...more. It's OK to not want to be alone for the rest of your life — don't let anyone tell you any different. When you're in a relationship, there is a lot of give and take, and part of that is giving, not just taking, in the bedroom. Men are a little more sensitive than they let on and it means something to a guy if he's able to make you orgasm. He feels closer to you, and it gives his an ego boost. So if he's not able to make you orgasm, and it's a problem in your relationship, a good strategy to keep him around would be to embellish a little bit. It's kinda like if your size 10 friend is wearing white slacks — you don't want to hurt her feelings, so you tell her that she does not look fat! Let's face it, women are helpless in the face of their physiology: We are programmed to nest, not climax. If you want to have a real relationship, you might have to fake some orgasms. More »

Is Not Being Horny A Diesase? Okay, Probably Not, But Should Big Science Keep Working On Female Viagra Anyhow?

Moe — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:00:08 EDT

Do we need a women's Viagra? (Wiagra?) The pharmaceutical industrial complex is working on it, and the quest has divided the feminazi bonerkiller ranks! Some of us think we deserve insurance-paid hornytime parity with men. But the thing is: while erectile dysfunction is actually, you know, a palpable condition, "not feeling horny" is not. Um... but...couldn't they make it into one? Like, you know "social anxiety disorder"? Well yes! It's a new corporate-sponsored phenomenon called "hypoactive sexual desire disorder." But think of the implications of that, say the anti-Wiagra feminists! Like: not feeling like having sex is a disorder. Like there is something wrong with you. Like if you don't want enough sex you are basically just sponsoring a bill advocating your husband cheat on you with high-class call girls... More »

Is There Ever A "Too Young" To Start Masturbating?

Slut Machine — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 16:20:00 EST

That totally disturbing story yesterday about parents masturbating their kids got me to thinking: What age do most kids begin doing the deed themselves? Although my relationship with my vibrator is one that I cherish (and one that got me through a dateless Valentine's last night) I was manual, not automatic, for most of my life. Because before my vibes, I had my hands, and before I used my hands I used various remote controls, and before the remote controls I had an intimate relationship with the arm of this ratty old chair in the playroom of my old house. Masturbation might just be the only thing in my life I've ever truly stuck with, succeeded at, and put 100% of my effort into. I'm no expert on child behavior (childish behavior, sure), so I don't really know what's the "norm," but I can honestly say that I can't for the life of me remember a time when I didn't play with myself. More »

Did you know that women can make themselves...

Jessica G. — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 15:20:00 EST

Did you know that women can make themselves orgasm...just by thinking about dirty thoughts? Well you can, and dudes cannot! Sucks to be them! A brain scientist recently "measured autonomic and brain activity during orgasms that women have produced by thought alone. During the thought orgasms, the magnitude of the increases in heart rate, blood pressure, pain threshold, pupil diameter, and brain regions are similar to those that we observe during vaginal or cervical self-stimulation-induced orgasms (Whipple et al., 1992)." It's literally a mind-fuck.. [The Psychologist via the Atlantic] More »

New Sex Toy Means That Vacuuming Doesn't Have To Suck

Tracie Egan Morrissey — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 13:30:00 EDT

We love multi-purpose appliances—especially when one of those purposes is getting us off. Such is the case with Vortex Vibrations: A plastic device made to fit on the end of a vacuum cleaner hose that concentrates the airflow to "create a rapid and gentle vibration." And supposedly, using the Vortex enables one to not only climax in 10 seconds, but orgasm over and over again, without the device even touching the skin. Since necessity is the mother of invention, our dirty minds were wondering whose mother invented this sucker. Turns out it was Joanne Drysdale, a 49-year-old divorcee from Utah who got the idea when she became turned on by watching the vibration of the nozzle on her vacuum cleaner. But to be fair, she hadn't had sex in 15 years. More »

'Vibrator Of The Year 2007' Winner Announced; We're Left Unsatisfied

Tracie Egan Morrissey — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 11:30:00 EDT

The Vibrator of the Year 2007 was announced by online retailer PriveCo Inc., and the winner is the Tongue Dinger. We're calling bullshit on this. The Tongue Dinger is a disposable oral sex enhancer made to fit over the tongue of the person going down on you, and although the price point is nice at $4.99, the irreplaceable watch batteries that power it only last for 40 minutes. Also, while this device does sound intriguing, we suggest that such a prestigious title of Vibrator of the Year to be given to a sex toy that doesn't require a partner for use. After the jump, take a look at the runner up, the Taffy Tickler. (Sorta NSFW.) More »

Your Secrets To Satisfaction: Squiggle Pens, Second Husbands, Perverted Parents

Moe — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 18:00:03 EDT

Last week, after we heard news that one of those local lit-chiks was shopping around a memoir, Thanks For Coming, about her lifelong failure to have an orgasm, we urged you all to come forward with your first self-made orgasm stories, in faint hopes it might put this young lady out of her misery and also, keep said misery from killing any more life-deserving trees. And boy did the tales, er, come. Much to our admiring disgust, the bulk of you been coming since before you could read, thanks to sometimes-serendipitous help from hot tub jets, "Squiggle Pens", and parents on the Renaissance Faire circuit. Still, some of you, like, er, some (or like one) of us, were late-blooming about this stuff. One of you figured it out, probably coincidentally, at the age you were legally allowed to become President, another of you endured a whole orgasm-free marriage. But one of story stood out, if only for being equal parts embarrassing and somehow universal — the stuff great memoirs are made of! — and that would be lapsed Protestant So5MinutesAgo's tale of being drunkenly, publicly shamed into it by friends on her 24th birthday, unabridged here. More »

No Sex Please: They're British!

Tracie Egan Morrissey — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 11:45:27 EDT

Based on the growing popularity of youth-based abstinence programs like the Silver Ring Thing, Heather Seamen (heh heh), a reporter for the UK tabloid the Daily Mail, decided to interview six celibate British women who haven't had sex for a combined total of 33 years. A few of us here are admittedly promiscuous (hell, my name ain't Slut for nothin') and proud of it, but we'd never knock other girls for preferring to put the cow for sale, rather than give the milk away for free, so long as it makes them happy. You know, different strokes for different folks! However, the six women Ms. Seamen interviewed admitted that they're laying off of getting laid because their sex drives have either diminished, or just weren't there to begin with. So it would seem that celibacy is choosing them rather than the other way around. But you be the judge: After the jump, meet 20-to-40-somethings Sarah, Loren, Mandy, Denise, Sue and Beverly. More »

Orgasms, '60s-Style!

Anna Holmes — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 16:09:08 EDT

One of our favorite bizarro blogs, Modern Mechanix, has posted a magazine piece from a creepily-illustrated January 1964 issue of Sexology on "The Meaning Of Orgasm", as explained by Eustace Chesser, M.D., "one of England's leading sexologists". Notwithstanding the hilarity of an Englishman named "Eustace" explaining the ABC's of sex (and the fact that Chesser never uses the word "clitoris") we're sufficiently dumbfounded by "The Meaning Of Orgasm" as to be rendered virtually speechless. So we'll let the article speak for itself... with brief translations, of course, provided by us. Everybody wins! More »