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ask: What's 'normal' sexual satisfaction?

By penny May 28, 2008 - 9:59am
 
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My husband and I have a great sex life, but my girlfriends say they rarely orgasm and wonder if something is wrong with them. What’s a normal amount of sexual satisfaction? Is there something physiologically 'wrong' with a woman who doesn't orgasm?

 
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Tina Tran

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May 28, 2008 - 10:06am
Susan Cody HERWriter Guide

I think 'normal' is whatever feels right for both of you. Some couples are happy having sex a couple of times per month. Some every other day or some twice a day!

As long as you are both satisfied, fulfilled, and happy, then it's 'normal'.

As for as the 'rarely orgasm' issue - that may be because the women are stressed, maybe a little repressed or their partner is not really doing his job properly (sorry guys!). I would not find that kind of sex life satisfying but that's just me.

Maybe they need to get in touch with their own bodies first or gently and sweetly (no nagging!) guide their partner along and let him know what they like/dislike.

For a reference, here is an oldie but goodie that has been updated:
The Joy of Sex (http://www.amazon.com/Joy-Sex-Revised-Completely-Updated/dp/1400046149)

Or

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Amazing Sex, Third Edition
(http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Idiots-Guide-Amazing-Third/dp/1592573274/...)

You might want to pass these titles along or give them as a gift!

May 28, 2008 - 1:45pm
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