Exploring Mt. Clitoris To Celebrate National Orgasm Day

First off, we believe that every day should be National Orgasm Day, but officially—it’s celebrated
in most countries on July 31st.

To kickoff this momentous holiday, SKYN®’s female pleasure map (play the GeoGuessr challenge here) encourages players to find and explore actual geographic locations relating to female sexual anatomy: Mt. Hood (Oregon, USA), Shaft Road (Bath, England), Crura (Cork, Ireland), Bulb Lane (Florida, USA) and finally Mt. Clitoris (Tadian, Philippines).

Unlike Mt. Clitoris in Tadian, Philippines, the human clitoris should not take hours to reach its peak.

In fact, when women reach orgasm alone, they are able to do so 3-4x faster than with a male partner – and clitoral stimulation is key. It wasn’t until 1981 that the world saw the first anatomically correct images of the clitoris—even today, many women would be surprised to know that the average clitoris is 3.5 inches in size and shaped like a wishbone. As female sexual anatomy is more widely understood, showcased and celebrated, we will all be on our way to closing the orgasm gap and achieving new pleasurable heights together.

The orgasm gap is real and exists strictly in heterosexual relationships; and it refers to the fact that men orgasm more frequently than women. In fact, 95% of heterosexual men, reported that they ‘usually’ or ‘always’ experienced orgasm during sex, compared to 65% of women (and only 39% of college-aged women). The figures vary by study, but the conclusion remains: heterosexual men are coming more than the women they’re sleeping with.

So what gives? Why are straight women having less orgasms than their male counterparts?

Though it could appear that penile involvement is to blame—the orgasm gap is a societal issue. Here are just a few reasons why the orgasm gap is as complex as it is cultural:

• The overvaluing of penetrative sex
• The female pleasure taboo
• Lack of clitoral knowledge

To close the orgasm gap, we have to hold clitoral stimulation and penetration as equal. Most women require clitoral stimulation to reach orgasm, and not penetration alone. Both women and men must understand this and really apply this knowledge. Far beyond merely locating the tip of the clitoris, the clitoris in its entirety is a vast and complex web of nerve endings and opportunities for enhanced female pleasure.

Improve your cliteracy.
Use SKYN®’s GeoGuessr map legend to explore the clitoris in its entirety and have better orgasms!

MT. HOOD (Oregon, USA)
Oregon’s highest mountain shares a name with the hooded tissue that protects the human body’s most sensitive organ. The clitoral hood shields the clitoris from excessive stimulation and is connected to the labia minora. The hood also produces a natural lubricant, allowing it to move smoothly over the clitoral glans and shaft during arousal. Some times may be too sensitive for direct clitoral contact—stimulating the clitoris over the hood can be much more pleasurable in this case. Heat up the experience with Thrill, a bullet vibrator that can be used as a gentle massager, or as a more intense vibrating device for heightened sensual pleasure.

SHAFT ROAD (Bath, ENGLAND)
Most shafts lead to somewhere worth visiting, and this shaft is no different! When it comes to the clitoris, what we see under the clitoral hood is actually just the tip. The rest of its spongy shaft divides into two “legs” that reach more than five inches inside the female body and vaginal walls. The internal clitoral structure is where it gets even more interesting (and mysterious for some)—and of course, provides even more opportunities for exploration and pleasure.

BULB LANE (Florida, USA)
Florida is hot, but these bulbs are hotter. Clitoral bulbs refer to the two elongated masses of erectile tissue, typically situated on either side of the vaginal opening. During arousal, the bulbs become erect and fill with blood, tightly cuffing the vaginal opening and inducing feelings of pleasure. The blood inside the bulb’s erectile tissue is released into the circulatory system by spasms of orgasm. Why not start off with some Excite Gel? Its revolutionary formula helps to reach orgasm more consistently. Apply one pump of gel to your fingertips, then touch the clitoris and massage with gentle strokes…

CRURA (Cork, IRELAND)
Offering impressive sights and small-town charm, southern Ireland is not to be missed! This crura however, refers to the two leg-like structures that extend from the bottom of the clitoris and into the walls of the vagina. During sexual arousal, the crura become engorged with blood, as does all of the clitoral erectile tissue. The internal aspect of these structures just means that they can be stimulated from more places (both internally and externally). Bring on the good Vibes! A toy designed to stimulate the thousands of nerve endings in and around the vagina, with 20 different speeds, for maximum pleasure.

Pick up some more tools for exploration here, because when it comes to orgasms, we must never stop exploring. We must give people the tools and the confidence to explore their own sexual pleasure and communicate that with their partners. Adding toys into the mix can be a fantastic way to show your partner exactly what works for you and to increase your level of intimacy. Normalizing and using vibes is a simple way to begin closing the gap.

Closing the orgasm gap may be a long journey… but one thing’s for sure:
pleasure is an endless exploration.