# Female Orgasm Research Institute


## Posts

- [I Don’t Feel Anything During Sex: Why It Happens & How to Reawaken Sensation](https://femaleorgasmresearch.org/i-dont-feel-anything-during-sex-why-it-happens-how-to-reawaken-sensation/): Why Numbness Happens: Your Body’s Protective Wisdom Numbness isn’t failure—it’s protection. Your nervous system may be guarding you from: The mistake? Believing numbness is permanent. The truth? Sensation can return—but it requires a new approach. What Progress Feels Like You might not feel fireworks at first—and that’s okay. Early signs of reconnection:
- [Stop Chasing Orgasms, Start Feeling Instead: The Missing Key to True Pleasure](https://femaleorgasmresearch.org/stop-chasing-orgasms-start-feeling-instead-the-missing-key-to-true-pleasure/): We’ve Been Taught to Chase, Not Feel You’ve read the articles, bought the toys, tried the positions—but orgasms still feel elusive. Why? Because we live in a culture that treats orgasm like a goal to be achieved, not an experience to be felt. So many women tell me, “I just want to orgasm,” but when I ask: “What do you feel in your body right now?” …they go quiet. That silence? That’s the gap. You can’t find your orgasm if you can’t feel your body. The Common Mistake: Focusing on Technique Over Sensation Most women approach pleasure like a checklist: […]
- [The #1 Reason Orgasms Fail (And How to Fix It for Good)](https://femaleorgasmresearch.org/the-1-reason-orgasms-fail-and-how-to-fix-it-for-good/): Why This Happens: The Science of Interrupted Arousal Your brain has an evolutionary \”pleasure killswitch.\” When it detects potential danger (real or imagined), it: Common mistakes that trigger this: Real-World Example: The Home Intruder Paradox Imagine trying to sleep while worrying about burglars. No matter how tired you are, true rest won\’t come until you feel safe. Orgasm works the same way. Your body needs to know: Free Resource to Get Started Download our \”Pleasure Safety Checklist\” with: GET THE CHECKLIST NOW
- [The 3-Step Cannabis Prep for Mind-Blowing Orgasms](https://femaleorgasmresearch.org/the-3-step-cannabis-prep-for-mind-blowing-orgasms/): Why Does Cannabis Give Some Women Toe-Curling Orgasms While Others Just Get Sleepy? If you’ve tried cannabis before sex and felt nothing special—or worse, got distracted, anxious, or just fell asleep—you’re not alone. Many women give up after a few attempts, thinking cannabis \”doesn’t work\” for them. But here’s the truth: The difference between a mind-blowing orgasm and a disappointing night isn’t the strain—it’s the preparation. The Common Mistake: Skipping the Prep Work Most women consume cannabis the same way they would at a party—take a hit, wait for something to happen, and hope for the best. But cannabis works […]
- [The Cannabis Orgasm Secret No One Tells You: Why Preparation Matters More Than Strain](https://femaleorgasmresearch.org/the-cannabis-orgasm-secret-no-one-tells-you-why-preparation-matters-more-than-strain/): The Critical Mistake: Treating Cannabis Like a Magic Pill Many women approach cannabis with the same mindset as taking an aspirin – consume it and wait for results. But the truth revealed by both science and experience is: Cannabis is a powerful enhancer of whatever state you\\\’re already in. Yes, studies confirm cannabis. But these benefits only emerge when you use it intentionally rather than recreationally. 1. Use It Mindfully (Set the Stage) Before consuming: Why this works: Your nervous system needs to shift from \”daily life\” mode to \”pleasure\” mode. 3. Use It Like Medicine (Follow the Protocol) Just […]
- ["Why Turning Down the Volume Led to My Most Mind-Blowing Orgasm"](https://femaleorgasmresearch.org/why-turning-down-the-volume-led-to-my-most-mind-blowing-orgasm/): The \”Noise-Canceling\” Effect of Overstimulation How Cannabis Unlocked What Her Vibrator Couldn’t 1. The Arousal Delay Trick (Prep Your Nervous System) \\\”The first time I tried this, I was dripping before I even touched myself,\” Maya said. 3. The \”Glow Scan\” Technique (During Sex Solo Play) \”Suddenly, I felt orgasmic energy in my hands—that’s when I knew something had shifted,\” Maya recalled. Your Homework Tonight
- [I Was Addicted to My Vibrator Until This Happened](https://femaleorgasmresearch.org/vibrator-addiction/): The Vibrator Trap Many women fall into the same cycle: The truth? Your body isn’t broken—it’s just bored. 1. Switch Up Your Stimulation Your clitoris has 10,000+ nerve endings—don’t let just one type of touch monopolize them. Try: Think of it like rediscovering your favorite song—on piano instead of electric guitar. Try This Tonight: \”The 3-Touch Test\” Notice: Which touch makes you shiver? Which feels new? Ready to Reset? Join our free ’30-Day Vibrator Detox’ challenge Your assignment today?
- [The Day My $200 Vibrator Betrayed Me](https://femaleorgasmresearch.org/the-day-my-200-vibrator-betrayed-me/): The Numbing Truth About Vibrators A 2009 study revealed that nearly 1 in 5 vibrator users experience \”genital desensitization\”—where intense stimulation leads to less sensation over time. Why This Happens: The good news? It’s reversible. 1. Vibration Detox (14 Days) 3. \”Feather Touch\” Training Your First Step Tonight Reclaim Your Natural Pleasure Your body isn’t broken—it’s just over-trained for one type of stimulation. Want the full step-by-step guide?📥 Download our free \”Clitoral Sensitivity Nerve Reboot Guide\” in our Free Pleasure Guides Discussion: Have you ever experienced \\\”vibrator numbness\”? What helped you regain sensitivity? Share below! 
- [Why Your Past Doesn’t Have to Define Your Pleasure](https://femaleorgasmresearch.org/why-your-past-doesnt-have-to-define-your-pleasure/): Can you truly enjoy intimacy after trauma?   For survivors of sexual abuse, this question can feel loaded with doubt, fear, and even shame.   Meet Lily, a 19-year-old survivor who has done everything \”right\” in her healing journey—therapy, medication for anxiety and PTSD, self-care rituals—yet penetration still triggers panic. \”I want to enjoy sex,\” she admits, \”but my body reacts like it’s still under attack.\”   If this resonates, here’s what you need to know:   What Survivors Aren’t Taught   Trauma rewires the nervous system. Even in consensual situations, your brain may still associate penetration with danger.   Instead of fighting it:   – Thank […]
- [Why Overcoming Vaginismus Isn\'t Enough to Fix Your Sex Life](https://femaleorgasmresearch.org/overcoming-vaginismus/):  The Hidden Half of Healing    What Emma Discovered:  
- [Why Laughter Might Be the Key to Your First Orgasm](https://femaleorgasmresearch.org/laughter-might-be-the-key-to-your-first-orgasm/): Have you ever felt an unexpected giggle bubbling up during sex? What if that burst of joy wasn’t a distraction, but the secret doorway to your first orgasm? Meet Mia, an 18-year-old who’d never had an orgasm. During an intimate moment with her boyfriend, something surprising happened: she felt a wave of giddy happiness, her body began trembling with pleasure,and then she abruptly stopped everything. \”I got scared,\” she confessed later. \”I didn’t want to be too loud or… weird. But now I wonder—did I shut down my own breakthrough?\” Why Pleasure and Playfulness Belong in Bed What Mia (and […]
- [Why "Just Communicate With Your Partner" Isn't Enough to Fix Your Sex Life](https://femaleorgasmresearch.org/just-communicate-with-your-partner/): Communication is important, but what if it\’s not actually solving your orgasm problems?  We\’ve all heard the advice: \”Just talk to your partner!\” While open communication is crucial for healthy relationships, this common recommendation often falls painfully short for women struggling with pleasure and orgasm. The truth? You can\’t communicate your way to an orgasm if you don\’t even know what gets you there. Why Looking Inward Comes Before Communication Before you can effectively communicate with a partner, you need to: – Develop body awareness – Understand your unique pleasure map – Remove performance pressure – Build sexual confidence Think […]
- [Why Your Vibrator Isn’t the Answer to Your Orgasm Problem](https://femaleorgasmresearch.org/why-your-vibrator-isnt-the-answer-to-your-orgasm-problem/): Vibrators are great—but what if they’re actually keeping you stuck in your orgasm struggle?   Don’t get me wrong: vibrators can be amazing tools for pleasure. They deliver fast, intense stimulation, and for many women, they’re a reliable way to reach orgasm. But what if that very reliability is masking a deeper issue?   For some women, vibrators become a crutch rather than a solution. They provide a quick fix without addressing the root causes of orgasm difficulties—whether that’s trauma, anxiety, desensitization, or simply a disconnect from your body’s natural responses.   A Better Approach: Reconnecting with Your Body   Instead of chasing stronger […]
- [Why  "Just Relax" Is the Worst Advice for Women Who Can’t Orgasm](https://femaleorgasmresearch.org/why-just-relax-is-the-worst-advice-for-women-who-cant-orgasm/): Have you ever been told to \”just relax\” when you’re struggling to orgasm? If so, you’re not alone—and chances are, that advice didn’t help at all.   For many women, orgasm difficulties (OD) aren’t just about stress or a lack of the right mood. The idea that relaxation alone will solve the problem oversimplifies a deeply personal and often complex experience. Worse, it can feel dismissive, as if the solution were as easy as flipping a switch.   In reality, orgasm struggles are often tied to deeper factors—past trauma, anxiety, physiological responses, or even societal conditioning that makes it hard to fully […]
- [Why Cannabis Could Be Your Missing Piece: The Science Behind Better Orgasms](https://femaleorgasmresearch.org/why-cannabis-could-be-your-missing-piece-the-science-behind-better-orgasms/): You’ve tried everything—toys, tantra, therapy—but orgasms still feel out of reach. What if the missing piece isn’t another technique, but a natural plant that’s been used for pleasure for centuries? Cannabis isn’t just for getting high—it’s a neurological key that can unlock the orgasms your body is capable of. Here’s why it works (and how to use it intentionally). 1. It Quiets the Overthinking Mind 3. It Helps Trauma Survivors Stay Present ❌ Taking Too Much, Too Fast ❌ Expecting Instant Results Step 1: Choose Your Strain Wisely Step 3: Slow Down & Feel \”I Finally Understood What the Hype […]
- [Why Your Shower Head Orgasm Keeps Stalling (And How to Finally Push Through That \"Too Much\" Feeling)](https://femaleorgasmresearch.org/why-your-shower-head-orgasm-keeps-stalling-and-how-to-finally-push-through-that-too-much-feeling/): You’re lying there, the water pulsing just right, pleasure building—until suddenly, it’s too much. Not painful, just… overwhelming. Your body tenses, you jerk away, and the moment is gone. Again. If this sounds familiar, you’re not broken. Your nervous system is hitting the brakes—and with the right approach, you can teach it to stay with pleasure instead of shutting it down. The Real Reason You Can’t \”Push Through\” That \”I need to stop!\” reflex isn’t a flaw—it’s a protective response. For many women (especially those with trauma or anxiety), the nervous system interprets intense pleasure as a threat. Why? Common […]
- [Breaking the Mental Barrier: Why You Can\'t Orgasm (And How to Finally Let Go)](https://femaleorgasmresearch.org/breaking-the-mental-barrier-why-you-cant-orgasm-and-how-to-finally-let-go/): You’re lying in bed, your body humming with pleasure—until suddenly, your brain hijacks the moment: \”Am I close?\”\”Why is this taking so long?\”\”Ugh, I’m doing this wrong.\” And just like that… the magic is gone. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. The biggest orgasm blocker isn’t your body—it’s your mind. The good news? With the right approach, you can train your brain to get out of the way so your body can do what it knows how to do. The \”Mental Shutdown\” Protocol Step 2: The 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Trick When mental chatter starts: What Success Feels Like \”The first […]
- [Clitoral Sensitivity Restoration: A Science-Backed Guide to Reawakening Pleasure](https://femaleorgasmresearch.org/clitoral-sensitivity-restoration-a-science-backed-guide-to-reawakening-pleasure/): Have you ever noticed that your clitoris feels less sensitive after frequent vibrator use? You’re not alone. Many women experience temporary numbness or reduced sensation—often called \”vibrator desensitization\” but few talk about it openly. The good news? This is completely reversible. With the right approach, you can restore sensitivity, enhance pleasure, and rediscover the full potential of your body’s most pleasure-packed nerve center. This guide breaks down why desensitization happens, how long recovery takes, and a proven 7-step protocol to reboot your nerve response backed by science and expert advice. What’s Happening Physiologically? Think of it like your ears after a loud concert—they might feel […]
- [Top 10 Cannabis Strains to Elevate Your Intimate Experiences](https://femaleorgasmresearch.org/top-10-cannabis-strains-to-elevate-your-intimate-experiences/): For centuries, cannabis has been celebrated as a natural aphrodisiac, enhancing pleasure, reducing inhibitions, and deepening the connection between partners. Modern research and user experiences suggest that certain strains may amplify arousal, heighten sensation, and even prolong pleasure. If you\’re curious about cannabis as a tool for intimacy, this guide explores the top 10 strains backed by science and user reports. How Cannabis Enhances Sexual Pleasure Before diving into strains, let’s look at why cannabis may improve intimacy: Note: Effects vary by strain, dosage, and individual response. Always start low and go slow. Along with tips for choosing the right one for your needs. […]
- [Reconnecting Intimately: A Guide for Partners After a Sexual Hiatus](https://femaleorgasmresearch.org/reconnecting-intimately-a-guide-for-partners-after-a-sexual-hiatus/): Experiencing a pause in sexual intimacy is common in long-term relationships. Whether due to health issues, stress, childbirth, or other life circumstances, reconnecting physically requires patience, communication, and sometimes a little extra support. This guide offers a research-backed approach to rekindling intimacy, including insights on how mindful cannabis use might enhance the experience. 2. Open Communication About Sex Discussing expectations, desires, and anxieties is crucial. A 2019 study in the Journal of Sex Research found that couples who openly communicate about sex report 62% higher satisfaction with their sexual relationship. Conversation Starters: 4. Cannabis and Sexual Enhancement: What the Research […]
- [Shame: How Three People Healed from It](https://femaleorgasmresearch.org/shame-how-three-people-healed-from-it/): Healing from shame requires boldness, courage, and tremendous strength of character to face it once and for all, have it absolved, dissolved, or released, never to return. Here are three stories of three different people who found the antidote to their shame and healed from it once and for all. 1. STRIPPING = “It (stripping) healed the wounds of a strict, religious upbringing, freeing me from a lot of Catholic shame.” In this NY Times article, a woman named Edie Montana healed what she called her “Catholic shame” by becoming a stripper. In my reflection, what she did was step […]
- [How your Brain can Heal your Orgasm](https://femaleorgasmresearch.org/how-your-brain-can-heal-your-orgasm/): The book titled, \”The Brain that Changes Itself,\” by Dr. Norman Doidge, provides evidence that both mental exercise and physical practice can alter brain structure. You might wonder, \”What does this have to do with female orgasm?\” Well, a lot actually. Dr. Doidge describes compelling evidence that both mental exercise and physical practice produce similar changes in the brain\’s motor system. Mental rehearsal involves imagined, mental practice of performing a task. In the case or orgasm it means, imagining oneself experiencing pleasure and orgasm.   In other words, \”one imagines oneself experiencing pleasure and orgasm without having to physically touch the […]
- [Three Things That Surprised Me About Kundalini Yoga](https://femaleorgasmresearch.org/three-things-that-surprised-me-about-kundalini-yoga/): I stumbled on Kundalini Yoga during the pandemic. Kundalini Yoga is an ancient yoga practice, from the Tantric and Taoist traditions, combining breath, movement and sound. Sounds pretty basic, right? Well, three things surprised me about Kundalini Yoga that I did not experience in the 20 years of doing other types of yoga and one thing that I, as well as science, are still trying to understand. First, I was surprised by the discovery of silence. Yes, silence. My busy mind would immediately become silent after completing a 2-3 minute breath and movement exercise. Second, I was surprised to discover […]
- [9 Facts About the Clitoris that Every Man (and Woman) Should Know](https://femaleorgasmresearch.org/9-facts-about-the-clitoris-that-every-man-and-woman-should-know/): Below are 9 facts about the clitoris referenced in K. Lovestone\’s article from 2021, and his website, www.consciouscock.com (see reference below).  Many women still do not know the full extent of their clitoris, let alone men. When I took sex education in middle school, no one ever discussed pleasure – or the clitoris – for that matter. In fact, it was only in 2005 that the full clitoris was actually discovered by Australian urologist, Helen O’Connell. She thrust the full anatomy of the clitoris into the public eye, revealing that 90% of the clitoris is actually inside the woman\’s body […]
- [Endocannabinoid DNA Testing: What it is and Why to do it](https://femaleorgasmresearch.org/endocannabinoid-dna-testing-what-it-is-and-why-to-do-it/): New research reveals that endocannabinoid DNA testing is now available to help medical cannabis patients know which cannabis strains best serve their medical condition. The endocannabinoid system was discovered in the human body in the 1990\’s while researchers were exploring how THC, the psychoactive chemical in cannabis, interacts with the body. Researchers discovered that the endocannabinoid system regulates bodily functions, to keep the body in balance, including: sleep mood appetite memory reproduction and fertility sexual functioning pain liver function stress levels memory skin and nerve functions DNA endocannabinoid testing provides medical cannabis patients with a personalized ratio of cannabinoids and […]
- [Medical Cannabis and OBGYN\'s](https://femaleorgasmresearch.org/medical-cannabis-and-obgyns/): The Journal of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology published Medical Marijuana: An Overview for Obstetricians/Gynecologists  in its March 2022 edition, reaching obstetricians and gynecologists across the globe. The research touched on many benefits of medical marijuana, including sexual enhancement.  While the article did not go into depth about how cannabis is being shown to be a sexual enhancer, such as increasing pleasure and orgasm, the research on medical marijuana is reaching medical doctors who serve women\’s sexual health and wellbeing. This is important because only about 5% of women who have sexual complaints ever talk to their doctor about their sexual […]
- [Three theories explore why women who use cannabis regularly are twice as likely to orgasm](https://femaleorgasmresearch.org/three-theories-explore-why-women-who-use-cannabis-regularly-are-twice-as-likely-to-orgasm/): The Female Orgasm Research Institute\’s abstract titled, Three Theories Explore Why Women Who Use Cannabis Regularly are Twice as Likely to Orgasm, was accepted to present at the Cannabis Clinical Outcomes Research Conference, May 19-20, in Orlando, Florida. The research will be presented by Suzanne Mulvehill, Clinical Sexologist and Executive Director of The Female Orgasm Research Institute and Dr. Jordan Tishler, a leading expert on cannabinoid therapeutics and President of the Association of Cannabinoid Specialists. Following the conference, the research will be published. For more information about the Cannabis Clinical Outcomes Research Conference click here.     
- [Female Orgasm Research Online Library: Integrating Science into the Mainstream](https://femaleorgasmresearch.org/female-orgasm-research-online-library-integrating-science-into-the-mainstream/): The Female Orgasm Research Institute created an online female orgasm research library to offer one portal of female orgasm research, books and media. We will continue to build our online female orgasm research library. As The Female Orgasm Research Institute\’s Executive Director, I read more than 900 female orgasm research papers, books and media articles for my dissertation and discovered that female orgasm research needed an library – an online portal – where women, men and researchers can see what research has been done and what research needs to be done. A few examples of research are highlighted below: Did […]
- [Dr. Osmo Kontula joins The Female Orgasm Research Institute\'s Board of Directors](https://femaleorgasmresearch.org/dr-osmo-kontula-joins-the-female-orgasm-research-institute-board-of-directors/): We are pleased to announce that Dr. Osmo Kontula has joined The Female Orgasm Research Institute\’s Board of Directors. Dr. Kontula is one of the leading female orgasm researchers. For more than 30 years, Dr. Kontula has served as a research professor specializing in sexology and sexual science and is the author of numerous books, journal articles and poster presentations. Dr. Kontula has worked at the Population Research Institute , Family Federation of Finland and at the Department of Public Health, University of Helsinki. He serves as a Member of the Advisory Committee and Chair of the Sexuality Education Committee […]
- [The 6 Declarations on Sexual Pleasure by the World Association for Sexual Health](https://femaleorgasmresearch.org/declaration-on-sexual-pleasure-by-the-world-association-for-sexual-health/): The World Association for Sexual Health created the Declaration on Sexual Pleasure affirming that sexual pleasure is a fundamental part of sexual health, sexual well-being and sexual rights. This post will first define sexual pleasure and then list the 6 declarations on sexual pleasure by the World Association on Sexual Health. Sexual Pleasure Defined Sexual pleasure is the physical and/or psychological satisfaction and enjoyment derived from shared or solitary erotic experiences, including thoughts, fantasies, dreams, emotions, and feelings. Self-determination, consent, safety, privacy, confidence and the ability to communicate and negotiate sexual relations are key enabling factors for pleasure to contribute […]
- [Normalizing and destigmatizing female sexual dysfunction](https://femaleorgasmresearch.org/normalizing-and-destigmatizing-female-sexual-dysfunction/): A highlight of this article is extrapolated below: What is the urologist’s role in destigmatizing female sexual dysfunction? Treat female sexual dysfunction the same way you treat and approach male sexual dysfunction. Make it a priority and ask questions. The same way we ask men, \”How\’s your erection?\” you can ask women, \”How is your lubrication? How\’s your orgasm? \” Be a little more open and acknowledge that sexual health is a very important part of overall health. Discuss sexual health with your female patients, and you will be their favorite doctor, and they will never leave your practice. Also, […]
- [Women\'s Orgasm: Why they are so fascinating](https://femaleorgasmresearch.org/female-orgasm-why-they-are-so-fascinating/): Recent research reveals some unique qualities of female orgasm. Researchers looked at past studies and reports of men and women who experienced peri-orgasmic phenomena, defined as an unusual physical or psychological symptom experienced in response to orgasm. They unearthed reports of people crying, hallucinating, getting headaches and even experiencing orgasmic sensations in one foot. The full article, Women\’s orgasms are even more fascinating than we fathomed, is below.   Women\’s orgasms are even more fascinating than we fathomed Ooohing and ahhhing over just what happens to women during the big O Katrina Clarke · CBC Life · Posted: Jul 05, 2017 3:53 PM ET […]
- [Three Reasons Why Meditation Helps Women Orgasm](https://femaleorgasmresearch.org/why-meditation-helps-women-orgasm/): Studies show that women who meditate are more likely to report experiencing orgasm than women who do not (Dascalu & Brotto, 2017).  This is a significant finding as it means that meditation can be a pathway to female orgasm and can help women answer the question, \”why can\’t I orgasm?\” The body of research shows that women who meditated a minimum of four times significantly improved sexual desire, sex-related distress, and significantly improved sexual arousal in women with sexual difficulties (Brotto& Basson, 2014). Let\’s take a look at the research on how meditation improves female orgasm: Meditation improves interoceptive awareness […]
- [Cannabis Medicine, Trauma and Female Orgasmic Disorder](https://femaleorgasmresearch.org/cannabis-medicine-trauma-and-female-orgasmic-disorder/): This article highlights some key facts about where trauma is stored in the body, what the effects of trauma are in the body and how cannabis medicine can facilitate trauma\’s healing with skillful intentional use. The entire article is a good read. It is copied below. Psychedelic Cannabis: Using the Plant for Healing Trauma MAY 18, 2020 BY PSYCHEDELICS TODAY When we think of psychedelics, we don’t often think of cannabis. But in an era when people are turning to alternative medicines for mental health, can we use cannabis as an adjunct to therapy? By Sean Lawlor As people eagerly anticipate MDMA’s […]
- [10 Characteristics of Women with Expanded Sexual Response](https://femaleorgasmresearch.org/10-characteristics-of-women-with-expanded-sexual-response/): [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=\”no\” equal_height_columns=\”no\” hide_on_mobile=\”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\” background_position=\”center center\” background_repeat=\”no-repeat\” fade=\”no\” background_parallax=\”none\” parallax_speed=\”0.3\” video_aspect_ratio=\”16:9\” video_loop=\”yes\” video_mute=\”yes\” border_style=\”solid\” flex_column_spacing=\”0px\” type=\”flex\”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=\”1_1\” type=\”1_1\” background_position=\”left top\” background_color=\”\” border_color=\”\” border_style=\”solid\” border_position=\”all\” spacing=\”yes\” background_image=\”\” background_repeat=\”no-repeat\” padding_top=\”\” padding_right=\”\” padding_bottom=\”\” padding_left=\”\” margin_top=\”0px\” margin_bottom=\”0px\” class=\”\” id=\”\” animation_type=\”\” animation_speed=\”0.3\” animation_direction=\”left\” hide_on_mobile=\”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\” center_content=\”no\” last=\”true\” min_height=\”\” hover_type=\”none\” link=\”\” first=\”true\”][fusion_text] Below are 10 characteristics of women who experience what is known as Expanded Sexual Response (ESR). Expanded sexual response is defined as being able to attain long lasting and/or prolonged and/or multiple and/or sustained and/or status orgasmus that last longer and are more intense than the classical orgasm patterns defined in the literature. The research […]
- [\"Think\" your way to Orgasm](https://femaleorgasmresearch.org/think-your-way-to-orgasm/): Studies show that women can \”think\” their way to orgasm. In other words, have \’mental\’ orgasms without touching their genitals.  The physiological responses of blood pressure, heart rate, and the dilation of the pupils as well as the insensitivity to pain during orgasm were measured in women who think their way to orgasm.  The results were compared to the physiological responses of women whose genitals are stimulated to orgasm and the results were comparable. Fascinating research.  Check out this youtube video for more details.  Source: TheBalancingAct. (2010, November 10). Dr. Barry Komisaruk Mental Orgasms. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVIgiMJ1KBQ.
- [Orgasmic Anhedonia Needs to be in Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)](https://femaleorgasmresearch.org/orgasmic-anhedonia-needs-to-be-in-diagnostic-and-statistical-manual-of-mental-disorders-dsm/): A few weeks ago, I posted on Facebook about how the term, Male Orgasmic Disorder, was changed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition, to \”Delayed Ejaculation\”.  I have a different perspective now that I conducted more research. I read several studies recently where this change was a disservice to men.  Ejaculation and orgasm are not the same thing. A man can ejaculate without orgasm and furthermore, the orgasm can be without pleasure. There is no reference now in the DSM to men having orgasmic dysfunctions or disorders. Men can ejaculate without orgasm. In fact, men […]
- [Why do some women have difficulty orgasming?](https://femaleorgasmresearch.org/why-do-some-women-have-difficulty-orgasming/): While there are many reasons, this article addresses the brain, anxiety and trauma and how they affect orgasm. Below is an excerpt from a study that jumped out at me and I will explain why. “The circuit between the amygdala and the frontal cortex has been shown to be stronger in individuals with certain types of anxiety disorders. As people or animals are exposed to stress and get more anxious, these two brain areas glue together, and their activity grows stronger together,” said Sachin Patel, MD, PhD, the paper’s corresponding author and director of the Division of General Psychiatry at […]
- [What is the best way to please a woman in bed?](https://femaleorgasmresearch.org/what-is-the-best-way-to-please-a-woman-in-bed/): That depends on which woman you’re trying to please. Before we even begin, let\’s change the phrase \”trying to please\” to \”experiencing your woman in arousal and orgasm.\” Women can sense when men are \”trying to please\” them sexually and that can be a turnoff and create disconnection and goal orientation. And to women, when you are sensing your man trying his hardest to get you off and you are disconnecting or checking out or going to fake it instead, slow it down, go into your goddess, use your body and your voice to re-connect with yourself and partner. Stop […]
- [Freud was Wrong: The Clitoris IS What Creates Women\'s Orgasm](https://femaleorgasmresearch.org/freud-was-wrong-the-clitoris-is-what-creates-womens-orgasm/): Yes, orgasm may happen in the vagina and be experienced differently than stimulating the pea-size glans of the clitoris directly, however, it is time to set the record straight and correct incorrect information that for decades damaged the psyches of women. Freud was wrong. In the 1930\’s he had the nerve to say that women\’s clitoral orgasms were \”infantile\” and that \”mature\” women had vaginal orgasms while, of course, a man was thrusting his penis inside her vagina. Robinson (1959) wrote a chapter in her book, The Power of Sexual Surrender, about \”The Normal Woman\” and in this section was […]
- [To Enhance Sex, Marijuana is \'Unparalleled\"](https://femaleorgasmresearch.org/to-enhance-sex-marijuana-is-unparalleled/): Below are excerpts from research that was conducted at the Haight-Ashbury Free Medical Clinic in San Francisco in 1975 and highlighted in the article titled, To Enhance Sex, Marijuana is \’Unparalleled\”: As survey of 59 men and 36 women from both the medical clinics and the heroin detoxification unit showed that \’insofar as frequent, deliberate use of drugs to enhance sex is concerned, marijuana is non-parallel.\” Two out of every five people surveyed said they used marijuana at least several times a week, or more often, in conjunction with sex, which led researchers to observe that \”for sheer quantitative, everyday […]
- [Sexually Self-Conscious and Sexual Embarrassment: How it Relates to Sexual Dysfunction](https://femaleorgasmresearch.org/sexually-self-conscious-and-sexual-embarrassment-how-it-relates-to-sexual-dysfunction/): First, it is common – in fact, it is so common that research has been done about it and measurements have been made to define it. So if you experience this – you are normal!! The key now is to know that sexual self-consciousness and sexual embarrassment may be something that holds women back from experiencing sexual pleasure and orgasm. Compared to men, women score higher on Sexual Embarrassment. This study was able to correlate sexual embarrassment with sexual psychological distress. Which basically means that if one is feeling embarrassed during sex, one will also be sexually holding back and […]
- [Welcome Dr. Jordan Tishler to The Female Orgasm Research Institute Board](https://femaleorgasmresearch.org/welcome-dr-jordan-tishler-to-the-orgasm-project-board/): Please join me in welcoming Dr. Jordan Tishler to The Female Orgasm Research Institute Board. Dr. Tishler is  a Cannabis Specialist and the President and CMO of inhaleMD, a medical practice in Cambridge, MA., specializing in treating male and female sexual dysfunction with cannabis. Dr. Tishler graduated from both Harvard College and Harvard Medical School, trained at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and is faculty at both the Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School. He has spent many years working with the underserved, particularly providing care for Veterans.  Having treated countless patients harmed by alcohol and drugs, his observation […]
- [How many Women have never had an Orgasm?](https://femaleorgasmresearch.org/how-many-women-have-never-had-an-orgasm/): Many women have never had an orgasm and this percentage of women never orgasming has not changed for nearly 100 years. \”Primary Orgasmic Disorder, is a diagnostic category used to describe women who, report never having experienced orgasm under any circumstance (Kaplan, 1974a; Masters & Johnson, 1970 as cited in Anderson, 1983).  Despite the sexual information and treatment advances of recent years, the incidence of this sexual difficulty appears unchanged. As early as 1929, Hamilton reported that 20% of the 100 women surveyed had never experienced orgasm and an additional 11% were doubtful (Hamilton, 1929). Terman’s (1938) initial study and subsequent replication […]
- [Changing Our Beliefs about Male and Female Orgasm](https://femaleorgasmresearch.org/changing-our-beliefs-about-male-and-female-orgasm/): A study conducted in Montreal, Canada uncovered the beliefs men and women have about orgasm (Séguin, 2019). These beliefs in essence, are reflected in our culture as statistics, in the media and how we operate as a culture. Below are some of the beliefs that were revealed in the study:  Male orgasm is simple; female orgasm is complex.  Male sexual pleasure is innate, female sexual pleasure is acquired.  Male orgasm is a primal need; female orgasm is an unessential bonus.  Male orgasm is spotlighted, female orgasm is invisible. Statistically, with nearly 50% of the female population experiencing female orgasmic disorder, […]
- [States of Absorption and Female Orgasm](https://femaleorgasmresearch.org/states-of-absorption-and-female-orgasm/): What are states of absorption and what do they have to do with female orgasm? Well, a lot. Let me explain. \”States of Absorption are altered mental states characterized by an intense attentional focus on sensory and/or imaginary experiences which leads to changes in the perception of self, space and time (Tellegen& Atkinson, 1974, as cited in Costa, 2016). What this means is that when a women is so in tune with what she is feeling and/or fantasizing about she alters her mental state and is absorbed in what she is experiencing. To that end, she is NOT thinking. Period. […]
- [Women\'s Clothing Choices and Sex](https://femaleorgasmresearch.org/womens-clothing-choices-and-sex/): Researcher Seymore Fisher (1973, p 380) found that the greater a woman’s inclination to choose her clothes as to conform to current standards the less likely she is: To assign high importance to sex as a life experience. To want sex freedom increased in our culture. To experience more than one orgasm in a one-hour period. To obtain satisfaction from masturbation. To lose control of her thinking during intercourse. Proceeding further, one finds that the greater a woman’s interest in her clothes as a means of self-decoration or attracting attention, the more likely she is to emphasize the importance of […]
- [Female Sexual Dysfunction is a Pandemic](https://femaleorgasmresearch.org/female-sexual-dysfunction-is-a-pandemic/): Covid-19 taught the world what a pandemic is and means. The 2009 definition of a pandemic by the World Health Organization is, “An epidemic occurring worldwide, or over a very wide area, crossing international boundaries and usually affecting a large number of people.” To further narrow that definition, an epidemic is defined by Merrriam-Webster Dictionary as, \”Affecting or tending to affect a disproportionately large number of individuals within a population, community, or region at the same time.\” To that end, Covid has affected .42% of the world population or approximately 1 out of every 200 people in the world. Female […]
- [Welcome to The Female Orgasm Research Institute](https://femaleorgasmresearch.org/welcome-to-the-female-orgasm-research-institute/): Welcome! I am delighted to share with you The Female Orgasm Research Institute, a non-profit organization dedicated to building social awareness to female orgasmic disorder, a pandemic affecting up to 44% of women worldwide that is the second most common sexual complaint among women. Lack of desire is the number one sexual complaint.  The full spectrum of female sexual dysfunction includes desire, arousal, orgasm and pain and affects nearly one out of every two women worldwide. Women\’s sexual dysfunction affects men too – for when women can not be the full expression of their feminine selves,  men\’s masculinity is diminished. […]

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- [Our Research](https://femaleorgasmresearch.org/ourresearch/): Our Research The Female Orgasm Research Institute leads a structured research initiative examining female orgasmic disorder/difficulty and the therapeutic potential of cannabis within a neurobiological framework. Our work includes theoretical models, observational studies, and a peer-reviewed systematic review, with findings published in The Journal of Sexual Medicine and Sexual Medicine and presented internationally at leading conferences in sexual medicine and cannabis clinical outcomes research. Our scholarship has also been cited in other academic journals, reflecting a growing and cumulative body of inquiry in this emerging field. Peer Reviewed Publications 2026 Mulvehill, S. (2026). Cannabis and the future of treating female orgasmic disorder/difficulty. Current Sexual Health Reports, […]
- [Conference](https://femaleorgasmresearch.org/conference/): Scientific Conference Presentations Selected scientific presentations advancing research, clinical understanding, and emerging therapeuticmodels in female sexual function and cannabinoid science. Upcoming Presentations Cannabis Europa — May 26–27, 2026Cannabis and Women’s Health: Panel DiscussionLondon, United Kingdom CannaTrade — May 29–31, 2026Medical Cannabis and Women’s HealthZurich, SwitzerlandPresented in German by Eliane Eggler, Chair, Women’s Cannabis Project European Advisory Council Previous Presentations 2024 Mulvehill, S. (2024, October). Cannabis for the management of female orgasmic difficulty/disorder: An observational study. 2nd Annual Medical Cannabis Conference: A Consortium of Medical Cannabis Visionaries, Baltimore, MD, United States. Mulvehill, S. (2024, May). Cannabis for the management of female […]
- [media and press](https://femaleorgasmresearch.org/media-and-press/): Media and Press Selected coverage highlighting research, policy impact, and public engagement in women’s sexual health and cannabinoid therapeutics. 2026 Marijuana Moment — March 11, 2026 Marijuana May Be a Gateway to Women’s Orgasm… weed.de — March 9, 2026Cannabis und Frauengesundheit: Überblick über Nutzen und Risiken Forbes — March 8, 2026How Women’s Health is Shaping the Future of Medical Cannabis Cannabis Health News — February 5, 2026US State Considers Evidence for Medical Cannabis in Female Orgasm Disorder The Marijuana Herald — January 19, 2026Oregon to Hold First-Ever Hearing on Adding Female Orgasmic Disorder to Medical Marijuana Program   2025 Cannabis […]
- [podcast](https://femaleorgasmresearch.org/podcast/): Podcast Selected podcast appearances and interviews highlighting research, clinical perspectives, and policy developments in women’s sexual health, including cannabinoid therapeutics. 2025 The Cannabis Boomer — October 2025Using Cannabis to Treat Female Orgasmic Disorder and Difficulty Society of Cannabis Clinicians — July 2025Evidence in the Green: Closing the Cannabis Research Gap Between the Sheets: Exploring Health & Wellness — April 2025Breaking Barriers: Cannabis and Women’s Orgasm (Ep. 40) Libido Lounge (Spanish Edition) — March 2025Cannabis y Orgasmo Femenino: Explorando Nuevas Fronteras Libido Lounge — March 2025How Cannabis Can Help Women Finally Reach Orgasms The Potcast with Ross Rebagliati — January 2025Cannabis […]
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- [Orgasmology](https://femaleorgasmresearch.org/orgasmology/): Orgasmology Orgasmology – A New Discipline Welcome to Orgasmology — a new discipline dedicated to treating orgasmic difficulties. The Female Orgasm Research Institute, our nonprofit research arm, is leading the development of this field through science and publications. At the Female Orgasm Training Institute, we bring that research into practice by training clinicians — and eventually women themselves — in the principles and methods of Orgasmology. Why It Matters Female Orgasmic Disorder/Difficulty affects up to 71% of women, yet no FDA-approved treatments exist. Until now, there has been no specialty dedicated solely to orgasmic function. Orgasmology fills this gap by […]
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- [Home](https://femaleorgasmresearch.org/): We Identify Proven Pathways to Orgasm Grounded in research, and driven by purposeful action, we help women improve their health and quality of life. Explore the Research Join The Movement The Four Pillars Proven Pathways to Orgasm We identify what works — from scientific breakthroughs to embodied practices — so women and clinicians have clear, research-backed routes to orgasm. Yet despite five decades of progress in sex education, therapy, and equality, the percentage of women experiencing orgasm difficulty has not changed (Kontula & Miettinen, 2016). Science Our team curates and conducts research (Link to research page or research library when […]
- [Contact](https://femaleorgasmresearch.org/contact/): Contact Us Get In Touch Have a question about what we do, volunteer opportunities, partnerships, or something else? Fill out the form and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible. Email: info@femaleorgasmresearch.org
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- [Donate](https://femaleorgasmresearch.org/donate/): Donate To Donate to Social Awareness, Research and Treatment of Female Orgasmic Difficulty/Disorder Donate to help create social awareness of female orgasmic difficulty/disorder, a condition that affects up to 46% of women worldwide. Our current project is to create a searchable database of research articles related to female orgasmic disorder, its causes as well as treatments. Currently, we have about 200 research articles, media articles, e-books and regular book links related to female orgasm that we would like to share with you in a searchable database. We accept donations via PayPal, where you can use Mastercard, Visa, and other major […]
- [About](https://femaleorgasmresearch.org/about/): About Our Mission The Female Orgasm Research Institute is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to identifying proven pathways to female orgasm. We advocate for US states and countries to add female orgasm difficulty/disorder (FOD) as a condition of treatment for medical cannabis (Connecticut became the first state to approve FOD), conduct female orgasm research, and provide facts and resources to help women who suffer from FOD to reduce the persistently high percentage of women affected by FOD. The percentage of women suffering from orgasm difficulty has not changed in 50 years (Kontula & Miettinen, 2016) despite improvements in sex education, […]
- [Policy](https://femaleorgasmresearch.org/privacy-policy/): The Female Orgasm Research Institute advances policy efforts to expand access to evidence-based treatments for women’s health conditions, including female orgasmic difficulty/disorder. The Women’s Cannabis Project is the policy arm of the Female Orgasm Research Institute, leading state and national initiatives to add female orgasmic difficulty/disorder and related women’s conditions as qualifying conditions for medical cannabis treatment. These efforts are informed by an evolving and converging body of research and aim to address longstanding gaps in recognition and care, improve women’s health, and support the integration of these conditions into mainstream medical practice. → Visit the Women’s Cannabis Project (link to womenscp.org)


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