Becoming Cliterate

There has been a widespread misconception surrounding sex. Popular media, films, and pornography have portrayed sex as strictly involving a penis and a vagina, with everything else being secondary. However, this standard form of penetration is not the most reliable way for women to achieve orgasm. By separating our most effective route to orgasm - clitoral stimulation - from the perceived ideal of penetration, a pleasure gap has been created between men and women. Shockingly, 50% of women aged 18-35 struggle to reach orgasm with a partner, compared to 64% of men who have no trouble. In her book, Becoming Cliterate, Dr. Laurie Mintz, a psychology professor and human sexuality expert, delves into the cultural issues behind this discrepancy and offers actionable solutions. She combines evidence from biology, sociology, linguistics, and sex therapy, making her book both comprehensive and accessible. Becoming Cliterate covers a critical analysis of the history and societal attitudes towards female orgasm, a detailed explanation