The Impact of the Patriarchy on Orgasms

The patriarchy teaches many individuals, especially those raised as girls, to prioritize the wants and needs of their partner over their own pleasure during intimate moments, leading to self-criticism, worries about meeting expectations, and blocking off personal pleasure. This behavior ingrains gender roles early in life, hindering the ability to fully activate and enjoy orgasms. To improve orgasms, individuals and their partners need to work together to dismantle the patriarchal norms that negatively impact sexual pleasure.