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8 August is Female Orgasm Day, Thanks to Brazil!
Brazil's International Female Orgasm Day celebrates women's sexuality and encourages them to gain greater awareness about their bodies.
8 August is Female Orgasm Day or International Female Orgasm Day, an unofficial holiday started in Brazil, to encourage men to satisfy their wives. The day is now celebrated around the world to raise awareness about women's right to sexual pleasure. International Female Orgasm Day comes shortly after National Orgasm Day which is celebrated on 31 July. Thankfully, ladies get to come twice.
Dedicated to female pleasure, International Female Orgasm Day aims to help women embrace their sexuality. Many societies suppress the notion that a woman enjoy sex and many others have been denied the right to explore their bodies due to cultural stigma, shame and inadequate sex education. Female Orgasm Day is an opportunity for men and women alike to learn about women's pleasure.
Brazil's International Female Orgasm Day celebrates women's sexuality and encourages them to gain greater awareness about their bodies.
8 August is Female Orgasm Day or International Female Orgasm Day, an unofficial holiday started in Brazil, to encourage men to satisfy their wives. The day is now celebrated around the world to raise awareness about women's right to sexual pleasure. International Female Orgasm Day comes shortly after National Orgasm Day which is celebrated on 31 July. Thankfully, ladies get to come twice.
Dedicated to female pleasure, International Female Orgasm Day aims to help women embrace their sexuality. Many societies suppress the notion that a woman enjoy sex and many others have been denied the right to explore their bodies due to cultural stigma, shame and inadequate sex education. Female Orgasm Day is an opportunity for men and women alike to learn about women's pleasure.
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Female Orgasm Day Brings Pleasure to Brazilian Women
Female Orgasm Day (dia do orgasmo feminino) was established in Esperantina, a town in northeast Brazil, by Arimateo Dantas, a city official and councillor. Dantas dedicated the day (8 August) for the female orgasm as compensation for the “sexual debt” he owed to his wife.
The day is dedicated to the right of women to experience orgasm. About one in three women do not orgasm during penetrative intercourse and most women require clitoral stimulation to climax. The day is also for raising awareness about female sexuality and women's bodies. Female Orgasm Day highlights the need to address a topic that curiously remains taboo.
Despite Brazil being known for its beautiful women and sexiness, only 28% of Brazilian women in Esperantina find it difficult to orgasm with their partners. 55.6% of Brazilian women are unable to frequently climax, according to a survey carried out by the Faculty of Medicine of the University of São Paulo. A national study reported that 20% of Brazilian women responded that sex is "a source of pleasure and satisfaction."
"It's a matter of public health," Dantas said in an article for the Folha de São Paulo newspaper. He added: "In the interior of the northeast (of Brazil), it is difficult to open the head of a woman so that she fights for her pleasure. "The day was created to force the public to discuss issues of sexuality from premature ejaculation to frigidity - through sex and pleasure in adolescence and old age."
Since Female Orgasm Day was established in 2006, discussions on the subject in the Brazilian town gradually grew. In the first years, about 500 people would attend a conference on the subject. Following the example of the Brazilian town, several organisations across Brazil run campaigns on sexual health and wellbeing on the 8 August so that more women can experience pleasurable orgasms. The day is a good opportunity to encourage women, both inside and outside of Brazil, to celebrate and raise awareness about women's sexuality.
Female Orgasm Day (dia do orgasmo feminino) was established in Esperantina, a town in northeast Brazil, by Arimateo Dantas, a city official and councillor. Dantas dedicated the day (8 August) for the female orgasm as compensation for the “sexual debt” he owed to his wife.
The day is dedicated to the right of women to experience orgasm. About one in three women do not orgasm during penetrative intercourse and most women require clitoral stimulation to climax. The day is also for raising awareness about female sexuality and women's bodies. Female Orgasm Day highlights the need to address a topic that curiously remains taboo.
Despite Brazil being known for its beautiful women and sexiness, only 28% of Brazilian women in Esperantina find it difficult to orgasm with their partners. 55.6% of Brazilian women are unable to frequently climax, according to a survey carried out by the Faculty of Medicine of the University of São Paulo. A national study reported that 20% of Brazilian women responded that sex is "a source of pleasure and satisfaction."
"It's a matter of public health," Dantas said in an article for the Folha de São Paulo newspaper. He added: "In the interior of the northeast (of Brazil), it is difficult to open the head of a woman so that she fights for her pleasure. "The day was created to force the public to discuss issues of sexuality from premature ejaculation to frigidity - through sex and pleasure in adolescence and old age."
Since Female Orgasm Day was established in 2006, discussions on the subject in the Brazilian town gradually grew. In the first years, about 500 people would attend a conference on the subject. Following the example of the Brazilian town, several organisations across Brazil run campaigns on sexual health and wellbeing on the 8 August so that more women can experience pleasurable orgasms. The day is a good opportunity to encourage women, both inside and outside of Brazil, to celebrate and raise awareness about women's sexuality.
Most Women Want More Orgasms
According to a study carried out by the Kinsey Institute, an organisation that strives to advance sexual health and knowledge, 75% of men and 29% of women frequently climax during intercourse.
Statistics from a comprehensive analysis of 33 studies over 80 years in The Case of The Female Orgasm by Elisabeth Lloyd, found that 80% of women have difficulty reaching climax from vaginal intercourse. On average women require at least 20 minutes to orgasm during intercourse with a male partner, according to studies.
Another study by wellness company Goop, revealed that 72% of women feel like they should have sex more and 67% of women wish they orgasmed more. Other studies have shown that up to 15% of women have never experienced climax despite being sexually active for many years.
Despite several studies suggesting most women would like to orgasm more frequently, pretending to climax is also common amongst women. A British study revealed 58% of women regularly fake orgasms for various reasons including; boredom, tiredness, to end the sexual encounter, and to protect their partner's feelings.
According to a study carried out by the Kinsey Institute, an organisation that strives to advance sexual health and knowledge, 75% of men and 29% of women frequently climax during intercourse.
Statistics from a comprehensive analysis of 33 studies over 80 years in The Case of The Female Orgasm by Elisabeth Lloyd, found that 80% of women have difficulty reaching climax from vaginal intercourse. On average women require at least 20 minutes to orgasm during intercourse with a male partner, according to studies.
Another study by wellness company Goop, revealed that 72% of women feel like they should have sex more and 67% of women wish they orgasmed more. Other studies have shown that up to 15% of women have never experienced climax despite being sexually active for many years.
Despite several studies suggesting most women would like to orgasm more frequently, pretending to climax is also common amongst women. A British study revealed 58% of women regularly fake orgasms for various reasons including; boredom, tiredness, to end the sexual encounter, and to protect their partner's feelings.
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Why Women Orgasm Less
Due to cultural stigma, lack of knowledge, or entrenched taboo, women tend to orgasm less frequently than men. This is a phenomenon known as the orgasm gap. Generally, 95% of heterosexual men frequently orgasm during sex, while 60% of heterosexual women frequently orgasm during sex.
The orgasm gap is a reminder of the pleasure inequality prevalent in most societies. This needs to change. It’s time that we had more open and honest conversations about women’s sexual wants and needs, teach pleasure-based sex education, and encourage men to learn the skills to satisfy their female partner.
Misplaced prudishness and, all too often, male laziness are the main reasons why many women do not regularly experience orgasm during partnered sex. Thus, it is incumbent upon men to be patient, gentle and attentive whilst they try their utmost to help their lady experience earth shattering orgasms.
Due to cultural stigma, lack of knowledge, or entrenched taboo, women tend to orgasm less frequently than men. This is a phenomenon known as the orgasm gap. Generally, 95% of heterosexual men frequently orgasm during sex, while 60% of heterosexual women frequently orgasm during sex.
The orgasm gap is a reminder of the pleasure inequality prevalent in most societies. This needs to change. It’s time that we had more open and honest conversations about women’s sexual wants and needs, teach pleasure-based sex education, and encourage men to learn the skills to satisfy their female partner.
Misplaced prudishness and, all too often, male laziness are the main reasons why many women do not regularly experience orgasm during partnered sex. Thus, it is incumbent upon men to be patient, gentle and attentive whilst they try their utmost to help their lady experience earth shattering orgasms.
How Women Can Experience Gushing Orgasms
For many women, mindfulness is the biggest turn on to having great sex. Women who practice mindful sex often report increased pleasure during intimacy. Self-exploration is also crucial. Women who understand their bodies better and are comfortable with their sexuality are more likely to experience pleasurable orgasms.
With a partner, good communication and effective techniques can also increase the chances of women orgasming. According to sex educators, kunyaza is an effective technique for women to orgasm with a male partner. The technique involves using the penis glans to stimulate the clitoris and labia minora to trigger a gushing orgasm. Originally from Rwanda, this African love technique is growing in popularity around the world, particularly in Brazil.
Although the 8 August is marked International Female Orgasm Day, couples should not obsessively focus on orgasm. Women are already under constant pressure to achieve orgasm, so rather than focussing on achieving climax, couples should concentrate on enhancing her pleasure during sexual encounters.
So, on this glorious day of pleasure, let’s rejoice with other men and women around the world by educating, celebrating, and appreciating the joys of the female orgasm! Viva la Vulva!
For many women, mindfulness is the biggest turn on to having great sex. Women who practice mindful sex often report increased pleasure during intimacy. Self-exploration is also crucial. Women who understand their bodies better and are comfortable with their sexuality are more likely to experience pleasurable orgasms.
With a partner, good communication and effective techniques can also increase the chances of women orgasming. According to sex educators, kunyaza is an effective technique for women to orgasm with a male partner. The technique involves using the penis glans to stimulate the clitoris and labia minora to trigger a gushing orgasm. Originally from Rwanda, this African love technique is growing in popularity around the world, particularly in Brazil.
Although the 8 August is marked International Female Orgasm Day, couples should not obsessively focus on orgasm. Women are already under constant pressure to achieve orgasm, so rather than focussing on achieving climax, couples should concentrate on enhancing her pleasure during sexual encounters.
So, on this glorious day of pleasure, let’s rejoice with other men and women around the world by educating, celebrating, and appreciating the joys of the female orgasm! Viva la Vulva!