What’s the Difference Between a Clitoral Orgasm and a Vaginal Orgasm?

Clit orgasms are generally considered to be easier to achieve than vaginal orgasms. According to a recent survey, 95% of women are able to achieve orgasm by stimulating their own clit. On the other hand, many women have never experienced a vaginal orgasm.

In this article, we'll give you all the information you need to distinguish between the two types of orgasm and understand how your body works. Follow the techniques suggested by the LOVE Team to finally achieve the sexual fulfilment you've been dreaming of, whether you’re alone or with a partner.

The clitoris isn’t simply the little button on the outside of the vulva that you can see. In actual fact, it’s a complex, Y-shaped organ that spreads around the entirety of the vagina. The clitoral bulbs swell up during arousal and participate in providing pleasure during penetration.

In reality, the clitoris and the vagina are two doors that lead to the same source of pleasure. That’s why these two types of orgasms complement each other so well, because they have more in common than you may originally think.

A clitoral orgasm is caused by direct stimulation of the clitoris. The small outer button, which makes up only 10% of the total surface area of the clitoris, is very sensitive to stimulation. Your clit is covered with almost 8000 sensitive nerve endings (two times more than on the head of the penis!).

But, like we mentioned before, the clitoris isn’t simply what you can see, the internal part of the clitoris located around the vagina provides pleasure during penetration. This is why external and internal stimulation can be so easily enjoyed together.

Not every woman reacts in the same way: some enjoy gentle, circular stimulation, others seek firmer pressure or rhythmic vibrations. Try varying types of movements and intensity levels to discover what has you vibrating with pleasure.

Pulsed wave clit stimulators are big crowd pleasers: they recreate the motion of a mouth sucking on your clit without providing any direct contact, meaning you can orgasm faster all whilst ensuring full comfort.

A vaginal orgasm is often considered more difficult to achieve than clitoral orgasm, as it requires internal G-spot, vaginal or, in rarer occasions, cervical stimulation.

The G-spot is located approximately 2 inches from the entrance to the vagina, on the front wall. When stimulated, it swells up, offering deep pleasure that’s typically accompanied by intense, diffuse muscle contractions. Some women have described vaginal orgasms as a wave of heat that spreads through the pelvis, taking longer to appear, but once it takes over the body, it’s longer-lasting and all-encompassing.

Vaginal orgasms can be achieved via stimulation with fingers, a penis, or even purpose made sex toys such as dildos, Ben Wa balls, love eggs or curved vibrators that are specially designed to hit the G-spot. These accessories will give you a chance to explore everything vaginal penetration has to offer, as well as giving you time to better understand how your body reacts to this type of stimulation.

You can achieve a clit orgasm by directly stimulating your clitoris: use your fingers, a vibrator, a pussy pump or a clitoral stimulator.

The most important thing is to communicate with your partner and try out different techniques and positions to find out which ones excite you the most and finally reach that long-awaited orgasm.

The important thing is to feel comfortable exploring different techniques or trying new positions with your partner. The orgasm should not be a goal in itself, nor should it become a source of counterproductive pressure. Learn to focus on the moments of sharing with your partner and concentrate on sensuality.

Remember that the journey comes first, not the destination. Take your time, enjoy every sensation: you'll experience more intense and satisfying orgasms. Have fun, be relaxed, positive and creative: you’ll enjoy a deeper, freer sex life than ever before.