On AlterNet: orgasm

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "orgasm"

A Night at the Vibrator Museum

Tracy Clark-Flory, Salon. May 20, 2012.

Early vibrators were hand-cranked, two-person jobs -- and prescribed by doctors. How far we've come since then.

Why Do Women Fake Orgasms? New Research Reveals Some Surprising Reasons

Liz Langley, AlterNet. July 5, 2011.

There are a variety of reasons for women to fake orgasms. How can both partners have a more satisfying, honest sexual experience?

5 Surprising Things About Sex Women Might Be Scared to Tell Men

Amanda Marcotte, The Good Men Project. May 12, 2011.

Many ballsy women are afraid to say 'Please do this' or 'Don’t do that' in bed. Here’s what some women are really thinking.

5 Ridiculous Myths About Sex

Katherine Butler, EcoSalon. July 29, 2010.

No, men do not think about sex every 7 seconds. Nor are all women bisexual. Here are some of the most common myths about sex.

Why We Really Need to Get Over the G-Spot

Elizabeth Black, AlterNet. February 11, 2010.

The G-spot has fueled endless debates among researchers and sexperts, while driving a mini sex industry. But does it matter at all?

What Is an Orgasm, Anyway?

SeXis MagazineOctober 2, 2009.

So you think you know what an orgasm is (and isn't)? Think again.

Watch a Couple Have Sex - in an MRI Machine!

Tana Ganeva, AlterNet. August 24, 2009.

Thanks Science!

Why Do Women Orgasm?

David P. Barash, Dr. Judith Eve Lipton, National Sexuality Resource Center. August 22, 2009.

Scientists are still mystified about the evolutionary advantages of many aspects of women's sexuality.

One a Day is Good for Youâ€“Apples and Orgasms!

Lisa Derrick, La Figa. July 15, 2009.

The British National Health Service emphasizes the importance of safe sex and education.

What I Learned from Lesbian Sex

Greta Christina, The Blowfish Blog. September 16, 2008.

Everyone can learn something from the kind of sex that isn't overwhelmingly defined by one partner's "performance."

Moaning Lisa: A Blow-Up Doll, Upgraded

Annalee Newitz, AlterNet. October 16, 2007.

Moaning Lisa demonstrates the videogame-like properties of the female body -- to give it an orgasm you have to follow different patterns every time.

Sex Toys and the Technology of Orgasm

Rachel Kramer Bussel, AlterNet. October 4, 2007.

A new documentary offers up a disturbing history of the first vibrators and shows that sex toys aren't just for pleasure -- they're political.

Will New Patch Boost Women's Sex Drives?

Frances Cerra Whittelsey, Women's eNews. September 11, 2007.

A controversial testosterone patch, touted as a way to boost women's sex drives, is now on the market in Europe. Should the U.S. be next?

Celebrate Global Orgasm for Peace Day

Liz Langley, AlterNet. December 22, 2006.

In the name of peace, find a partner -- or find yourself -- and have an orgasm. Just don't fake it.