Interested to learn more about female orgasms? This 48-minute video called The Female Orgasm Explained is a must-see film. Even though the sex revolution happened 30 years ago, the female orgasm remains mysterious to a lot of people - both men and women. Get some answers to questions you have always wondered about and also to those you even didn’t know to ask.

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Interested to know what a woman feels when she reaches orgasm? This is a step-by-step coverage of what happens to women on their way to orgasm.

1. She becomes aroused

Sexual triggers like hot moves on the dance floor, passionate kisses unleash a cascade of physiological responses that begin to prepare her body for sex. Her body starts to lubricate the vaginal canal and inner labia. Chemicals released in the brain increases bloodflow to the pelvic area, swelling the inner and outer labia and causing her to feel sexual tension.

2. Her body unwinds

Parts of her brain start to relax, and the uterus tips upward, making the vagina longer. The clitoris starts to swell, as does the spongy tissue around the urethra, which is why some women feel as if they have to pee when aroused. Indirect stimulation of the clitoris will make her want direct stimulation, increasing her appetite for sex.

3. Her vital signs increase

Her heart rate and breathing speed up, more blood is pumped to her sexual organs, and her clitoris extends, fully engorged, longing for contact with penis. Slow, steady stimulation that builds rhythmically will help coax her body toward the threshold to climax. The more anticipation she feels, the better she’ll respond.

4. She nears her treshold

Because of the flood of neuro-transmitters in her brain, she enters a trance-like state. Just before the orgasm, the subconscious part of the brain signals a vaginal nerve to start muscular contractions. Women may feel the outer third of their vagina “grabbing” at the penis, but her arousal may fade and she will still revert to stage 1 if stimulation ceases or changes.

6. She reaches orgasm

The orgasmic stage with rhythmic or sporadic contractions in the vagina, uterus, and anus typically lasts 10 to 60 seconds. At this point, many women prefer more intense stimulation that matches their orgasmic response. The chemical oxytocin is released in the brain, promoting a feeling of closeness, according to some research - which could explain why women want to cuddle after sex.

7. Her rest period begins

Unlike men, women can have multiple orgasms without experiencing a refractory period after each one. This doesn’t happen without stimulation though, so if stimulation stops women will return to a base-line level of arousal. Contractions stop, the uterus lowers, and the clitoris goes back in its shell. Heart rate and breathing slow, and bloodflow returns to normal. The clitoris will probably be too sensitive for direct stimulation, but other parts of her body will be yearning for attention.

Ever wondered whar are the best sex positions for a female during intercourse? These sex positions make it easier for women to achieve orgasm.

Modified Missionary

Forget the standard missionary - many women complain that they cannot achieve an orgasm with the man lying on top. Just change it around a bit and you’ll have orgasms coming your way every time.

Lie on your back and put your legs over your partner’s shoulders. This is a good position to get clitoral stimulation in order to orgasm, and is a good way to begin to experience building a G-spot orgasm. The man will have a lot of control over stimulating your G-spot, and you can work on your clitoris to have an orgasm.

Another way to do it is to be in the missionary position as usual, but make sure your pubic bones rub together (let the man put some weight on you). This way there is some pressure applied which indirectly stimulates the clitoris.

Mouth and Finger

A lot of women orgasm more easily through oral sex than with penetration. Try the following exercise:

Get your partner to caress your clitoris, urethra and vaginal opening with lips and tongue. Slower is better, so you have time to absorb all the sensations and to remember to relax.

When you feel aroused, ask him to insert a finger, ever so slowly, and rub your G-spot very slowly but firmly. Over time, your G-spot will become more easily aroused, and swollen, and less stimulation will be necessary to feel ready for orgasm.

Face to Face on a Stool

You sit on a stool (e.g. a tall kitchen stool) and he is standing up. This is great for connecting and slowly working up to soulful eye-to-eye communication. You’ll find that in this position you are more present and equal - no one’s weight is on anyone, you are facing each other. You can look down at his penis, and he can get valuable feedback about the types of strokes he is delivering when he sees your face and hears your delighted sounds.

This position is best for intense G-spot stimulation, but your clitoris can also be easily stimulated. If the stool is sturdy, it can also be excellent for deep penetration and for exploring how deep, penetrating thrusts can trigger the sensations of a uterine orgasm (different than a vaginal orgasm, but equally enjoyable). It’s likely that at first you may not have an orgasm and you may not ejaculate, but it’s worth it to explore a uterine orgasm.

Standing up from Behind

Stand up, slightly bent forward and your partner will penetrate you from behind. You’ll find more pressure on the G-spot than with the traditional doggy-style position. Your partner’s movements will push forward against your G-spot, and that’s exactly what you want for good stimulation.

For maximum pleasure it is important to have your G-spot aroused before he enters. G-spot sensitivity, G-spot orgasms and ejaculating freely will not happen overnight, so notice what feels good and instruct your man. Let him know when he really hits the target. It’s helpful to say to your partner, “Oh, oh, oh, please remember that spot!” That gets the message across in an exciting way.

Don’t expect him always to remember, but do expect him to catch on after a while. The great thing about all these positions is the gradualness with which this can occur. Unlike learning to have an orgasm, which often leads people to stick to one method, variety in how you experience pleasure and orgasm will increase as you slowly incorporate your G-spot awakening into what you already do.