New York Times article about the Orgasm Gap
Cerē is pursuing an end to the pleasure gap, prioritizing sexual wellness in every picture of health.
Published today in the New York Times: A research study in Sexual Medicine describes the persistent issue of the orgasm gap between men and women. "...across all ages, men of all sexual orientations reported higher orgasm rates during sex — from 70 to 85 percent — compared with 46 to 58 percent for women. Lesbian and bisexual women between ages 35 and 49 reported higher orgasm rates than their heterosexual counterparts."
However, the orgasm gap should not be confused with a pleasure gap. According to Dr. Kristen Mark, “There are so many ways to experience sexual pleasure, so it’s important not to equate the orgasm gap to a pleasure gap."
Experts argue that deeper societal issues contribute to this gap, particularly the enduring notion that women's sexual pleasure is less important than men's. Dr. Laurie Mintz highlights that closing the orgasm gap is achievable through education, empowerment, the normalization of vibrators and lubricants, and openly discussing the clitoris.
Read the original article here.