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The Orgasm Gap: Why Can’t I Orgasm?

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Written by Rachel

Rachel

Rachel is the co-founder and chief operating officer of the Knude Society. She is passionate about making sexual wellness accessible to all and free of shame.

Medically reviewed by Jack Pearson, Medical Affairs Manager at Natural Cycles

Jack Pearson

Dr. Jack Pearson is a previously HCPC registered Embryologist with a PhD in reproductive medicine. Prior to joining Natural Cycles leading Medical Affairs, he worked for more than 10 years in a clinical setting working at some of the busiest fertility clinics in the UK. Today he spends most of his time working with experts at the world’s leading institutions to carry out important research with the vision to further the field of female health. He earned his PhD from the University of Sheffield specializing in Sperm Metabolism and currently lives in London.

Have you heard of the orgasm gap and want to know more? Or are you here because you’re wondering, “Why can’t I orgasm during sex?” Maybe you can reach climax through masturbation, but just can’t quite get there with a partner. Let’s take a closer look at the orgasm gap, how it affects our perception of pleasure, and what we can practically do to have more orgasms!

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