How Many Female Orgasm Types Are There?

There is much discussion on the nature of number of female orgasm types. Recent research studies have found four types of female orgasms. Researchers amassed data from more than 500 women and came up with a classification system as follows: Type I, which is the best type, is considered "good," with elevated pleasure and physical sensation; Type II, which is considered a "good" orgasm, with elevated pleasure, but less physical sensation; Type III, which is "not so good," with much lower physical sensation and intermediate pleasure; and Type IV, which is at the far end of the spectrum, low on physical and pleasure, and considered not too great. This is a new look at the female orgasm type from a perspective of pleasure and intensity. But there is also much discussion on types of orgasms in terms of location-that is, location of origin.

Aside from the scientific studies on female orgasm types, you will find much discussion in magazines-both women's and men's-regarding this topic as well. It is generally accepted that there are at least three types of orgasms women report: Clitoral, Vaginal, and G-spot. There has been a long-standing debate surrounding the female orgasm. Freud presented the idea that there were two types, but he then downgraded the clitoral orgasm by claiming that mature women relocate the place of their sexual pleasure to the vaginal cavity. Today, (in large part, thanks to Kinsey's research) we recognize that mature women can have several types of orgasms, clitoral included.

The clitoral orgasm is most common type for women. Roughly 70% of women can only orgasm through direct contact to the clitoris. However, the clitoris can suffer from over-sensitivity after orgasm. The technique for producing an orgasm from clitoral stimulation can vary from woman to woman, but in general, many women report that men are too rough with their touch. Many men find it useful to have their partner show them what they like.

However, there is much being written on the G-spot orgasm. As far as female orgasm types, many people see the G-spot orgasm as the ultimate quest. Many women report they have not located their G-spot or that their partner has not found it. This dime-sized spot is the subject of much literature and debate. Some experts even posit that there is no such thing, but many women report rapturous orgasms from stimulation there. Other experts theorize that the G-spot is, in fact, the back side of the clitoris. Thus, it is the backside of that network of nerve endings. To find this spot, insert a finger just inside the vagina and the G-spot will be between one and three inches up. You will recognize it by its ridged or rough feel compared to the vaginal wall around it. The orgasms resulting from stimulation to the G-spot are reported as stronger and more intense than those originating from clitoral stimulation. Women who have not yet experienced a G-spot orgasm often report feeling frustrated or left out. There was even a trend of women undergoing a cosmetic "enhancement" of the G-spot by having collagen injected to enlarge it, which would hypothetically make it easier to find.

The third female orgasm type in terms of location of origin is the vaginal orgasm. More recently, these are being referred to as the A-spot, deep spot, or the AFE (anterior fornix erogenous zone). This spot was originally discovered during research on lubrication. This spot is in the deepest end of the anterior wall of the vagina. This is in the vaginal tube between the cervix and the bladder. Orgasms originating here are said to be intense and extremely powerful. This spot does not get overly sensitive after orgasm, so the possibility of multiple orgasms is good with this spot.

The female orgasm types are numerous and fascinating. The more you know about the female orgasm, the better equipped you are as a lover.