5 Types of Female Orgasms: Our Guide to Finding Your Favourite ‘O’
Every August, we celebrate Women’s Month in South Africa – a time where we celebrate the accomplishments of powerful females. Another area in which they excel is in the sexual realm, as there are an impressive five types of female orgasms. Talk about overachieving!
Despite this, statistics reveal that women only achieve climax 65% to 80% of the time when they have sex with a partner, compared to over 90% for men. More women also report faking it. This is known as the orgasm gap, and it needs to change… immediately!
With so many different ways to orgasm, women have plenty of options to explore in order to find the one (or more) that gets them feeling wet and wild. By learning the different types, women can feel empowered – or educate their partners – so that every sexual experience ends in a happy ending. As it should!
1. Clitoral orgasm
A small, bean-like organ that makes up part of the female external genitalia, the clitoris – or, in friendly terms, the clit – is made of sensitive tissue. It's only role is to produce pleasure, and stimulating it is one of the most common ways to elicit an orgasm. One way to get it feeling good is by moving your fingers in up-and-down, side-to-side, or circular motions. Grinding or riding against something can also do the trick.
Try these toys If you want to bring battery-operated power to this tender area for even more sensations, grab a clitoral vibrator or a clitoral suction vibrator. The latter harnesses the power of Pleasure Air Technology – a contactless stimulation method that uses gentle air pulses to tease and please the clitoris, creating deep, orgasmic sensations – and will get you to the finish line, guaranteed.
2. G-Spot orgasm
Named after the scientist who discovered it, the G-Spot (or Gräfenberg Spot) is an internal erogenous zone located on the front wall of the vagina, a few centimeters in. To find it, insert your fingers and use a “come-hither” motion aimed upward toward your stomach. When you feel soft, slightly ridged, spongy tissue, you’ve hit your mark! Stimulating the G-Spot can be an intensely pleasurable experience, often leading to powerful, deep orgasms, and for some, even female ejaculation.
Try these toys Reaching your G-Spot and maintaining consistent pressure can be tiring - that’s why you need to get your hands on a G-Spot vibrator. These toys are specially designed with a long, curved shape to perfectly target and massage this sensitive zone in ways your fingers simply can’t.
3. A-Spot orgasm
No, despite what you might think, this doesn’t refer to the anus! The A-Spot, or anterior fornix, is located deep inside the vagina, just beneath the cervix and close to the bladder. It’s connected to the pudendal nerve, which plays a key role in sexual sensation.
Because of the proximity of the anus to the vaginal wall, reaching this elusive zone via anal stimulation can sometimes be the easiest way to access it. It’s not always easy to find, but once you do, you can experience intense, euphoric orgasms often described as "orgasm gold".
Try these toys There are many ways to stimulate the A-Spot that don’t involve fingers. For the ultimate pulsating penetration, invest in an anal toy. These come in the form of butt plugs (try metal ones to engage in some temperature play), anal beads and anal vibrators that can be inserted for next-level naughtiness.
4. Nipple orgasm
For some lucky people, stroking their skin in a sensual way is enough to make them cum.
True story! One of the best areas to target are the nipples - they’re packed with nerve endings and are often more sensitive than many other erogenous zones.
Gently caressing them between your fingers can do the trick, but adding toys or textures that deliver different sensations - like feathers, vibrations, temperature play, or suction - can take things to a whole new level. Yes, really. Nipplegasms are a thing!
Try these toys Lots of things can be used to excite the nipples - from warming lube to cold ice cubes to soft, teasing feathers. But if you want to employ some hardware, finger vibrators are a great choice: small but incredibly powerful.
Light bondage tools and toys - like nipple teasers (which apply adjustable pressure to heighten sensitivity) and flogger whips (used for rhythmic, impact play) - can also add intense pleasure when used safely.
5. Blended orgasm
If you finesse your fingers or toys just right, you can unlock the brilliance of a blended orgasm. This type of climax happens when you experience pleasure from multiple erogenous zones at the same time. A great example would be rubbing your clitoris while simultaneously stimulating your G-Spot or A-Spot. When done right, it can lead to a two-in-one happy ending and next-level satisfaction.
Try these toys Some bedroom gadgets are created to stimulate more than one erogenous zone at the same time – perfect for achieving this type of climax. One of the best models for this is the classic rabbit vibrator. It features a longer shaft that targets the G-spot and a smaller external arm that delivers direct clitoral stimulation for maximum satisfaction.
With so many orgasms to experience, it’s time to start experimenting so you can find your favourite!
Want more? Our Women’s Month Collection is all about HER! It contains an array of sex toys for females and female-owned brands that put vaginas and her pleasure first, not just this month, but always.
If you need a map to all the pleasure zones on a woman’s body, check out our previous blog on female erogenous zones: how to hit all the right spots. You’re welcome!
