The complexity of female orgasm and ejaculation

Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2023 Aug;308(2):427-434. doi: 10.1007/s00404-022-06810-y. Epub 2022 Oct 8.

Abstract

The anatomy and physiology of the female orgasm are often neglected. The female orgasm is a normal psychophysiological function to all women, and some even can achieve ejaculation as part of the normal physiological response at the height of sexual arousal. The complexity of female sexuality requires a deep understanding of genital anatomy. The clitoris is the principal organ for female pleasure. The vaginal stimulation of the anterior vaginal wall led women to orgasm due to the stimulation of the clitourethrovaginal complex and not due to stimulation of a particular organ called the G spot in the anterior distal vaginal wall. Female ejaculation follows orgasm. It consists of the orgasmic expulsion of a smaller quantity of whitish fluid produced by the female prostate. Squirting can be differentiated from female ejaculation because it is the orgasmic transurethral expulsion of a substantial amount of diluted urine during sexual activity, and it is not considered pathological. The female orgasm is influenced by many aspects such as communication, emotional intimacy, long-standing relationship, adequate body image and self-esteem, proper touching and knowledge of the female body, regular masturbation, male sexual performance, male and female fertility, chronic pain, and capacity to engage in new sexual acts. Stronger orgasms could be achieved when clitoral stimulation, anterior vaginal wall stimulation, and oral sex is involved in the same sexual act.

Keywords: Ejaculation; Female orgasm; Sexuality; Vaginal orgasm.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Clitoris / anatomy & histology
  • Clitoris / physiology
  • Coitus / physiology
  • Ejaculation* / physiology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Orgasm* / physiology
  • Sexual Behavior