For many, the orgasm can seem like the great unknown, and yet it represents one of life's greatest pleasures.

Although we talk about sexuality more naturally today, orgasms remain a mystery to many people. Whether due to lacking experience or education (or both), the female orgasm is still a territory to be explored.

A debate still rages about types of female orgasms. Are they vaginal? Clitoral? Both? Something else? Many women feel they can only achieve orgasm through clitoral arousal, while others say they need penetration.

Types of female orgasm

Female orgasms have only been studied in recent decades, which is why they are still a topic we don’t know much about. It is often mistakenly thought that female sexual satisfaction is exclusively related to penetration.

Orgasm causes the release of endorphins and other pleasure-generating hormones. They can result from stimulating different body parts, like the nipples or legs or simply the imagination.

Nowaday, we mostly talk about clitoral or vaginal orgasm, but in reality, the types of female orgasms are very varied.

Myth vs reality

Myth: Women cannot reach orgasm without penetration.

Reality: Most women, when interviewed, state that, even when masturbating, they prefer not to use penetration to achieve orgasm.

Myth: If a woman does not reach orgasm, she is not enjoying herself.

Reality: Sexual relationships go beyond the genitals. It is the caressing, kissing, massaging, and play with both the mind and body that makes a sexual relationship enjoyable. There are times when you can have a highly exciting sexual relationship without involving an orgasm at all.

Myth: The types of female orgasms are always the same.

Reality: Women reach orgasm in very different ways. The path to orgasm is not always the same, and intensities vary depending on the day, the relationship, or a random factor like tiredness or mood. There are many ways of feeling orgasm, all pleasurable in unique way.

How to help a woman reach orgasm.

The first thing to do is to talk to her. Ask her what she likes, what she does not like, what gives her the most pleasure, and what sensations she does not want to have in bed.

Once you have established the basics, you can start playing with and getting to know her erogenous zones through kiss and touch. Follow her guidance, and feel free to try new things.

All foreplay will help the woman achieve one type of orgasm or another and increase arousal.

Another way to encourage orgasm is to use all parts of the body: hands, mouth, and genitals. Variety, fun and a relaxed approach will lead to an exciting variety of pleasurable moments. Don’t limit yourself!

Knowing one's own body, timing, emotions, and the body of the person we are with is essential to ensure moments of intimacy and discover the pleasurable possibilities of the body.