Sluts and Scholars 032 Becoming Cliterate with Dr. Laurie Mintz
Dec 7, 2017
Dr. Laurie Mintz, an award-winning professor at the University of Florida, dives deep into the stark orgasm gap between men and women. She dismantles the myth of penetration as the sole path to pleasure and offers a treasure trove of masturbation tips. The conversation explores the dire need for better sex education while championing body positivity and inclusivity. Mintz emphasizes understanding one’s anatomy, advocating for cliteracy as essential for all, and urges everyone to redefine pleasure beyond traditional expectations.
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The Orgasm Gap
- The orgasm gap is a major gender inequity where women experience fewer orgasms than men in heterosexual encounters.
- Dr. Laurie Mintz aims to expose and close this gap, both culturally and individually.
Hookup Orgasm Gap
- In casual hookups, women orgasm only 4% of the time versus 55% for men.
- Dr. Mintz gathers this data using iClicker technology in her college courses.
Reasons for the Orgasm Gap
- The myth that women should orgasm through intercourse is a primary contributor to the orgasm gap.
- Other factors include not prioritizing pleasure and body self-consciousness.
