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The lifelong orgasm gap: exploring age's impact on orgasm rates
Amanda N Gesselman1, Margaret Bennett-Brown1,2, Simon Dubé1,3
1The Kinsey Institute, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47405, United States.
Sexual Medicine
|July 3, 2024
Summary
The orgasm gap persists across all age groups, with men consistently reporting higher orgasm rates than women during sexual intercourse. This disparity highlights the need for inclusive sexual health education and clinical practices.
Area of Science:
- Sexuality research
- Gerontology
- Sociology of gender
Background:
- The "orgasm gap" describes gender and sexual orientation disparities in orgasm rates during sexual intercourse.
- Previous research has not extensively explored age-related differences in this orgasm gap.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate age-related variations in orgasm rates during sexual intercourse, considering gender and sexual orientation.
- To determine if the orgasm gap differs across various age demographics.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of data from 24,752 U.S. adults aged 18–100 years, collected across eight cross-sectional surveys (2015–2023).
- Participants self-reported their average orgasm rate during sexual intercourse on a scale of 0% to 100%.
Main Results:
- Orgasm rates showed a minimal association with age. Men consistently reported higher orgasm rates (70%–85%) than women (46%–58%) across all age groups.
- Men's orgasm rates were 22%–30% higher than women's. Sexual orientation influenced orgasm rates by gender, but not uniformly across age brackets.
Conclusions:
- The orgasm gap endures across all adult age groups, suggesting complex underlying factors.
- Tailored clinical and educational strategies are essential to address sexual well-being disparities, particularly for sexual minorities and older adults.
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