Sex Therapist Reveals Five Surprising Ways to Enhance Your Orgasms
Many women face ongoing challenges when it comes to achieving orgasm during sexual activity. According to the National Library of Medicine, approximately 10% to 15% of women have never experienced an orgasm, while many others struggle to reach climax consistently, often leading them to fake pleasure.
A leading sex educator shares 5 research-based techniques that improve female orgasms through self-awareness, breathwork, and communication.
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Sexual health educator Gemma Nice, in collaboration with sexual wellness company OhMy!Gasm, has introduced five practical, evidence-informed strategies aimed at improving orgasmic response and deepening sexual satisfaction for women. Her approach centers on education, self-awareness, and open communication.
“It’s essential that women learn what truly works for them," Nice explained in a statement. “Understanding our own bodies lays the groundwork for richer, more empowering sexual experiences.”
1. Developing Body Awareness Through Self-Exploration
Learning how your body responds to different types of stimulation is a foundational step in improving orgasmic quality. Gemma Nice recommends beginning with solo exploration using sexual wellness tools or manual stimulation to determine what kinds of pressure, rhythm, and movement feel best.
She encourages women to create a relaxing environment, take their time, and experiment without expectations. “Becoming familiar with your arousal patterns helps make orgasms not only easier to achieve, but more satisfying,” she said.
2. Using Edging to Intensify Orgasmic Response
Edging, a technique that involves bringing oneself close to orgasm before backing off and then building arousal again, is another strategy Nice highlights. This repeated start-stop pattern helps increase sensitivity and intensifies the final climax.
“By delaying orgasm, you’re increasing the body’s arousal threshold and heightening the eventual release,” Nice explained. This approach can lead to full-body sensations and prolonged pleasure, making it a powerful tool for those looking to expand their sexual experiences.
3. Enhancing Deep Penetration Pleasure with Preparation and Positioning
Deep penetration, while not always the path to orgasm for many women, can be pleasurable when approached mindfully. For those who find cervical stimulation initially uncomfortable, Nice advises going slowly and incorporating deep breathing techniques.
Using additional lubrication and exploring positions like doggy style may help enhance comfort and stimulation. Over time, some individuals may experience deeper, internal orgasms that feel distinct from clitoral ones. “These orgasms can radiate warmth through the entire body when approached with patience and care,” she noted.
4. Applying Tantric Breathwork to Heighten Sensation
Breathwork has long been used in tantric practices to cultivate arousal and presence. Nice recommends fire-breathing techniques that involve coordinating pelvic floor movements with conscious breathing patterns.
This method increases blood flow, enhances body awareness, and distributes arousal energy throughout the body. “Intentional breathing can amplify orgasmic intensity and help individuals feel more connected to their sensations,” she said.
5. Using Vocal Expression to Stimulate Nerve Pathways
Allowing yourself to vocalize during intimacy can do more than enhance emotional connection—it can have a physiological effect on the body. By moaning, sighing, or humming, individuals activate the vagus nerve, which plays a key role in relaxation and orgasm.
Gemma Nice recommends starting small if vocalization feels unnatural. Even soft exhalations or hums during solo play can lay the foundation for more expressive, satisfying intimacy. “Giving your body permission to release sound can deepen sensation and elevate pleasure,” she said.
