Mind-body connection may be the secret to frequent and satisfying orgasms in women, according to new research. A study published in Brain Sciences explores how women who are more in tune with their body’s internal signals tend to experience more orgasms. It claims that the secret to female orgasm “may lie less in external technique and more in internal understanding.”
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About studies
Researchers studied healthy sexual function in women and investigated how “interception” helps women’s sexual satisfaction. What is interception? It is our ability to sense and interpret internal bodily signals such as heartbeat, breathing, and sensory sensations from touch. This internal monitoring system allows us to know when we are hungry, tired, and more.
Dr Megan Klabunde, from the Department of Psychology at the University of Essex, who led the study, said: “Focusing only on orgasmic dysfunction in women is problematic because there is very little research that shows the normal process of orgasm in women, let alone the ways in which women to enrich your orgasm.”
Researchers studied 318 women who self-reported orgasms during solo and partnered sex. The women filled out detailed questionnaires that asked them about their ability to notice and respond to different bodily sensations, as well as their frequency of orgasm and level of pleasure.
What did the study show?
Participants said they had 20% more orgasms during solo sessions compared to having sex with partners. The same percentage was observed for the level of satisfaction. This added weight to the orgasm gap, the phenomenon where women experience fewer orgasms than men during heterosexual encounters.
The study also identified three key factors that helped achieve sexual satisfaction in women. First, women who were aware of their body sensations were more likely to experience orgasm both alone and in partner situations. Second, those who had the ability to focus on bodily sensations despite distractions had more frequent and satisfying orgasms—an explanation for why women had more orgasms alone than with a partner. Third, women who felt safe and comfortable in their bodies reported greater pleasure from orgasm in both single and partner encounters.
Thus, the study highlights how partnered sexual experiences can benefit practitioners who help women focus on their bodily sensations rather than being drawn into anxiety or external pressures.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor for any health concerns.
