Sexvangelicals Episode S9E05: Ask a Sex Therapist: How Do I Have My First Orgasm? With Erica Smith
Apr 21, 2025
Join sex educator Erica Smith, founder of Purity Culture Dropout, as she unpacks the nuances of achieving that elusive first orgasm. Erica guides listeners through understanding anatomy, particularly the power of the clitoris, while advocating for a relaxed approach to intimacy. They tackle common misconceptions around female pleasure and emphasize the importance of self-exploration and masturbation, breaking down societal taboos. This engaging discussion celebrates diverse paths to sexual enjoyment, making pleasure a liberating journey for all.
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Orgasm Challenges in Religious Contexts
- Orgasm struggles for women are common in high-control religious contexts due to repression and shame.
- Telling people to just "take orgasm off the pedestal" can dismiss their valid desire to have orgasms.
Clitoris Is Orgasmic Center
- Understanding clitoral anatomy is empowering because it is the source of orgasmic pleasure for people with vulvas.
- Clitoral anatomy knowledge was limited until recent discoveries, so lack of awareness is not the individual's fault.
Genital Self-Image Affects Pleasure
- Negative genital body image harms the ability to experience pleasure.
- Viewing diverse vulvas helps improve genital self-acceptance and pleasure capacity.
