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The Silent Orgasm Epidemic: Why Women Are Still Left Unsatisfied in Bed

Alisa
5 min readFeb 16, 2025

Sexual Satisfaction Isn’t Equal — And Here’s Why That Needs to Change

Let’s talk about a hard truth — most men believe they’re satisfying their partners, but the reality tells a different story.

A recent study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine revealed something disturbing but unsurprising: women are having significantly fewer orgasms than men — by a whopping 22 to 30 percentage points across all age groups.

Think about that.

Even as we fight for equality in workplaces, households, and boardrooms, the bedroom remains stuck in the past — where male pleasure is prioritized and female pleasure is often treated as a bonus rather than a necessity.

But here’s the kicker: this isn’t a biological flaw — it’s a cultural one.

The problem isn’t that women can’t have orgasms. It’s that sex, as we know it, wasn’t designed with women’s pleasure in mind.

The Root of the Problem: A One-Sided Definition of Sex

Ask most people what “sex” is, and they’ll likely say something along the lines of:

👉 “When a man and a woman have intercourse.”

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Alisa
Alisa

Written by Alisa

Hi, I’m Alisa. I write about love, dating, sex, and relationships—sharing stories, insights, and advice to help navigate the complexities of human connection.

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