The statistics are shocking, and not something we hear about enough. Aside from the fact that 22% of women have never achieved orgasm, those who do only orgasm 31% to 40% of the time. Add to this how libido and sensitivity change in different seasons of life. These numbers aren’t only frustrating for women, their partner finds it frustrating too. Let’s explore how to enhance women’s pleasure with the O-Shot® and other techniques.
How Can Those Stats Be True?
Studies across an expansive range of demographics confirm the statistics noted above. So, if you fall into either of these categories, know that you’re not alone! For many women, clitoral stimulation is key. With clitoral stimulation, women reach orgasm 51% to 60% of the time—but this still leaves a lot of room for improvement.
For many women, and their partner, gaining a better understanding of female anatomy is an excellent starting point.
Breaking Down Female Anatomy
The first step in giving or receiving female pleasure is gaining a better understanding of a woman’s sexual organs. Most sex education programs only refer to a woman’s external anatomy as the “vagina”. Learning the terms below can help you be more specific when asking for what you need.
- Vulva: It’s not uncommon to use the word “vagina” when referencing all parts of the body between a woman’s legs. However, the proper word for everything external is “vulva”.
- Vagina: This is your vaginal opening. It’s where you menstruate from and give birth. However, the vagina is not your primary pleasure center.
- Clitoris glan: This pea-sized region just above your vaginal opening is your pleasure center. With over 10,000 concentrated nerve endings, it’s more sensitive than a penis when properly stimulated.
- Outer labia: These are the outer lips of your vulva, where pubic hair grows.
- Inner labia: These are the hairless lips at the exterior of your vaginal opening.
What Is the G-Spot?
Learning what the G-spot is, where it is, and how to stimulate it can be helpful in improving women’s pleasure. The clitoris glan (aka. clit) is the most sensitive external region of the clitoris, but the entire clitoris looks a bit like a wishbone. It resides internally and externally and is 3.5 to 4.5 inches long, and 2.5 inches wide.
The G-spot is an internal area of the clitoris. Some sex experts consider it to be an erogenous zone. For many women, accessing the G-spot is achieved by inserting a finger into the vagina and moving it in a “come hither” motion with the finger facing toward the front of the body. Healthline breaks down a few methods of finding you or your partner’s G-spot.
What Are Erogenous Zones?
The erogenous zones are areas on the body that you can kiss and caress to enhance pleasure. While they may not take you to the finish line, they are often instrumental in getting you (and your partner) there. Since the average woman requires around 20 minutes of foreplay before intercourse or clitoral stimulation, learning your erogenous zone (and your partner’s), is an excellent way to connect before intercourse.
Healthline lists over 30 erogenous zones. These areas are sensitive and stimulating for you and your partner. Have fun with finding yours and identifying your partners.
Some of the most common areas are:
- Neck
- Ears
- Nipples
- Small of the back
- Inner wrist
- Behind the knees
Why do women require more foreplay than men?
It takes the average woman 6 to 20 minutes to orgasm once clitoral stimulation begins, averaging around 14 minutes. That time doesn’t include foreplay. Foreplay is required for everything from emotional connection and circulating blood flow to the vulva to increase the likelihood and intensity of an orgasm. It’s also required for stimulating self-lubrication, but many women prefer to use a secondary lubricant, especially if they’re in perimenopause or menopause.
A US-based study on women’s pleasure found that 77.5% of women ages 18 to 94, state that the quality of their orgasm can vary from one orgasm to the next. The biggest factors in achieving an intense orgasm include:
- 77% of women require more time building up pleasure.
- 58% of women require a partner who knows what they like.
- 55% of women require an emotionally intimate connection.
- 44% of women feel more pleasure when they don’t feel rushed.
- 39% of women require clitoral stimulation during intercourse.
How to Increase Women’s Pleasure?
Whether you’re interested in increasing your pleasure or your partner’s pleasure, the tips below are an excellent starting point. Most tips are applicable to both men and women.
- Learn what you like: If you don’t know what you like, you can’t help your partner learn how to get you there. You can learn what you like solo, with sex toys, or by experimenting with your partner. Expect what you need to evolve over the years, so it’s helpful to continually try new things.
- Communicate what you need: Once you identify what you need for arousal and orgasm, let your partner know. If you’re shy, start with simple requests such as “that feels good”, “softer”, “harder”, “faster”, or “slower”. This isn’t to say that your partner must do everything that you request, as they have the right to consent. This means you must listen to your partner too!
- Increase circulation: If the intensity of your orgasm is weak, engage in activities that increase blood flow throughout the body. Extended foreplay may be enough, but you can also complete pelvic floor exercises, do a full-body workout before a night of romance, or take a warm bath.
- Make a night of it: With emotional connection high on the list for over 50% of women, a night of romance can make a world of difference. What this looks like for you and your partner is unique to you. Yes, embrace spontaneous moments, but set intentions for date night and quality time together.
- Take your time: Even if it’s spontaneous, take things slow. Don’t underestimate the power of an extended makeout session, take your time removing your clothing, and give the erogenous zones more attention.
- Ladies first, or second: Ladies first is the approach many couples take to prioritizing women’s pleasure, but if your partner climaxes first—there’s still time for you. Give them the time they need to enjoy their bliss, then ask for what you need. Or take care of yourself!
- Hormone replacement therapy: If you’re entering perimenopause, which begins between the ages of 45 and 51 for most women, your arousal, libido, and the intensity of your orgasms may fade. HRT can be helpful for both men's and women’s pleasure. It works by restoring your hormone levels to provide a long list of whole-body benefits.
- Take the pressure off: All that said, achieving an orgasm should never feel like pressure. If you or your partner are too focused on the finish line, you’ll be in your head and not your body. Staying present in each moment of pre-orgasm pleasure can help.
- Get the O-Shot®: The O-Shot® is a minimally-invasive therapeutic injection that utilizes platelet-rich plasma for sexual pleasure and vaginal and clitoral rejuvenation. Results last up to 1 year and men can get the O-Shot® too!
What is The O-Shot®?
The O-Shot® utilizes platelet-rich plasma (PRP) to intensify women’s pleasure. The procedure takes about 1 hour, most of which is spent spinning a vial of your blood into a growth-factor-rich injection. Once your PRP injection is ready, a topical numbing cream and local anesthetic is applied to your labia and clitoris. Then a series of injections is completed on your labia, clitoris, and the area surrounding your G-spot. We can also administer Pro-Nox (aka. laughing gas) for both pain and anxiety. Pro-Nox wears off quickly, so you can drive yourself home.
The growth factors in the O-Shot® stimulate tissue regeneration and cellular growth that improves sexual function in 70% of women. If you want, you can return to sexual activity in about 4 hours, but you won’t feel the full benefits for 3 to 7 days.
O-Shot® Benefits For Women
- Increased libido
- Increased arousal
- Decreased vaginal dryness
- Easier orgasms
- More intense orgasms
- Decreased pain during intercourse
- Improved urinary continence
- Reduced post-partum fecal incontinence
- Accelerated post-partum recovery
- Offsets some menopause symptoms
- Improved Lichen sclerousus and Lichen planus
Can Men Get The O-Shot® Too?
Yes! Many couples get the O-Shot® together to improve their sex life. It can be used solo or in combination with hormone replacement therapy, which we offer for both men and women.
O-Shot® Benefits For Men
- Improved blood flow to sex organs
- Increased sexual stamina
- Stronger and firmer erections
- Increased length and girth of your penis
- Reduces premature ejaculation
Want to Learn More About The O-Shot® and HRT?
Enhancing men's and women’s pleasure with the O-Shot® is one of the many therapies we offer at Valley Medical Weight Loss and Med Spa. If you’re in perimenopause or andropause (male menopause) we may also suggest hormone replacement therapy.
If you live in or around Phoenix, Glendale, or Tempe we invite you to schedule a complimentary consultation to learn more!
