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Question:
Dr. Darbha,

My problem is that I am only able to achieve orgasm if my legs are in a straight position. This seriously limits the number of sexual positions that I find enjoyable. I don't believe that this is related to clitoral stimulation b/c I have tried other positions w/legs bended and clitoral stimulation applied to no avail. What's going on here? Is there some physiological reason that my legs have to be straight to orgasm?

Thanks for your help!


Answer:
by Poosha Darbha:
(07/01/2004)
I do not think there is anything wrong or harmful about your way of orgasming. Different women reach orgasm differently. And the orgasmic pattern also changes during the life span of a woman. This is a technique you have discovered to reach orgasm. In fact most women (and men)need to tighten their pelvic muscles, thighs, buttocks and legs to reach orgasm. In fact a prerequisite for orgasm is the build up of neuromuscular tension till the the point of orgasm. By straightening your legs you are able to build this tension well enough to reach orgasm. That's it.

The good thing is that you are able to climax, which is a far cry for thousands of other women. In due course you are likely to be able to achieve and enjoy different types of orgasms as well as orgasm in different positions.

Now what I suggest you is to try woman on top, if you have not tried it already. Do not try too hard (with all the attention on reaching orgasm this way) or do not give up too easily. Give enough tries make minor modifications before you give up. in doing so focus on the pleasurable sensations you receive from each new move and enjoy them. In women on top position the clitoris receives better and different stimulation than in other positions + both of you will have your hands free to liberally caress each other. You may also to use a vibrator in this or other position. These changes should help you reach orgasm in a few other positions.

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