Mind The Pleasure Gap

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Empower wome empower women Questions about sex have to be top of the list of most awkward conversations. We are a society hell-bent on keeping sexuality in the dark. Knowledge is power, and it shouldn’t be any different when it comes to sex. Thats where we come in, at MTPGwe want to educate people on sexual pleasure and well-being in a comfortable, friendly environment.


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Many people are uncomfortable having discussions about sex, because of their own hang-ups, struggles with selfesteem, feelings of inadequacy, and fear of how they will be viewed by others. This is one of the biggest problems in our society because we don’t have healthy, open, and non-judgemental discussions about sex. Not discussing sex makes it seem shameful, dirty, and taboo.


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ba tion M ba tion M ba tion M ba tion M ba tion M ba tion M When you masturbate you are having a healthy relationship with your body which is super important. It's great to know that you can give yourself pleasure, and feel good about what your body can do for you. When you masturbate on your own, you are having a nourishing and intimate relationship with yourself. You are effectively saying I give myself permission to receive pleasure. I amworth it!

Masturbation is a great way to discover more about your sexual self, likes and dislikes. It’s the ideal way to work out what you what turns you on and off - and that info can most definitely be used when masturbating or having sex with someone else. Masturbating increases blood flow through your body and releases feel-good brain chemicals called endorphins.

Why is it that froman early age, it’s drilled into us that self pleasure is a bad and gross thing we should be ashamed of doing? ESPECIALLY considering that it turns out having a good old rummage down below has loads of positive effects on your health, mental well-being and body in general. Masturbation is a healthy behaviour which can help release sexual tension, increase concentration and is without risk of STIs.

The honest truth is most people masturbate. Men masturbate. Women masturbate. Trans and genderqueer people masturbate. Straight people, gay people, and bisexual people masturbate. People of all ages masturbate. Some people masturbate a couple times a day, some only do it every once in awhile. And some people never masturbate, that’s totally ok. Masturbating is a personal decision; only do it if you want to.


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You’ve probably heard of the Gspot, along with how it’s the “key” to achieving an earthshattering vaginal orgasm. But is it real? Honestly, it’s complicated.

Known as the Gräfenberg spot, the Gspot was introduced by Dr. Beverly Whipple after she discovered that using a “come here” motion along the inside of the vagina produced a physical response in women. She believed that this region could be the key to women achieving orgasmduring sex.

If you’re looking to find your Gspot, start by relaxing. As you begin to explore your body, do what feels best to you. When you’re ready, begin massaging the opening to your vagina before inserting your fingers or a sex toy.


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The clitoris - or clit - is, without a doubt, incredible. Not that we need any further proof of this. Aclitoris is, essentially, a female sex organ that women and people with vulvas of all gender identities have. It's part of the vulva and the primary source of orgasms and sexual pleasure for women, with only 18%of women and people with vaginas climaxing from penetration alone (with no clit stimulation). It's important and wonderful, and should never be overlooked or underestimated.


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The easiest way to satisfy yourself is to stimulate your clitoris until your vaginal walls contract. The clitoris may vary in shape and size between people, but its sole function is to create pleasure. The clitoris is so sensitive because it has eight THOUSANDnerve endings, it’s not a surprise that some people can find direct clitoral stimulation too much. The part of the clitoris you can see is just the tip of the iceberg; the nerves extend deep into the pelvis and the vulva area, and so although focussing on the clitoris is likely to bring most pleasure, don’t neglect the surrounding area. Explore what feels good for you. And remember, the brain is the biggest sex organ of themall!


As NHS puts it “An orgasmis a feeling of intense sexual pleasure that happens during sexual activity.” But like, what actually is it? Dr Prause explains: Orgasmis eight to twelve highly stereotyped contractions. The first two are about 0.8 seconds apart, and each later one becomes further and further apart. Those contractions happen in the pelvis, and they can be detected in the vagina or the anus, this gives that intense ‘exploding’ feeeling. Anyone who’s had an orgasmis likely to describe what it feels like in totally different ways. Obviously, orgasms should not be The End Goal of sex. And some people aren't able to reach orgasmat all, and that doesn't necessarily mean there's anything wrong. Orgasms are weirdly somewhat of a mystery - and they really shouldn’t be. While most of us are aware of the classic clitoral and Gspot orgasms, there are other, lesser-known types. There’s A BIGdebate amid the medical and well-being communities about supposedly different ‘styles’ of orgasm, but people with vaginas describe various styles of orgasmto feel different.


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Feminismmeans equality not just in the office or the kitchen but also in the bedroom. But what exactly does it mean to practice equality in your sex life? You sometimes hear about the fight for orgasmequality, but you also hear that orgasm doesn’t have to be the goal of sex, so are there better ways to measure sexual equality?


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Another aspect of equality is everyone's right to express what they desire without being judged for it. You don't have to do everything they're into, but it is essential to create an open and non-judgemental space, where both partners feel they have the option and ability to express themselves. In addition to practicing equality in your sex life, it's equally important to practice equality in your relationships by splitting labor evenly, supporting each other's dreams, and listening to each other's feelings and needs. More satisfying relationships will mean more satisfying sex, and vice versa.

You don’t want equality to necessarily refer to sameness. The foundation for any healthy, equal sex life is consent. People can't feel like equals if they're treated as objects to fulfill their partners' desires. To ensure everything you and your partners do is consensual, Alys recommends having multiple conversations about your boundaries.

This doesn't have to be a goal if orgasms aren't that important to one or both people, but if they are, striving for the same is one way to measure equality. Recognize that one partner may need more time or stimulation to reach a similar level of pleasure as the other. It is vital to take each other’s bodies and minds into consideration.


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