Expert shares how to reach orgasm: 5 simple ways.

According to The Sun: There’s no worse feeling than lying in bed waiting for that fiery moment - only for it not to happen.

Unfortunately, the difficulty in reaching orgasm is a common issue that particularly affects heterosexual women, who often find it hardest to achieve orgasm.

Talking to Fabulous, relationship and sex expert Gemma Nice says: “For many women, reaching orgasm can be challenging due to stress, anxiety, medication, hormonal changes, and a lack of confidence.

“Stress triggers the body’s fight-or-flight response, reducing blood flow to the genitals and making climax more difficult.

“Medications such as antidepressants can also dull nerve endings, while hormonal fluctuations during menopause or after childbirth can lead to vaginal dryness. Additionally, social shame can create subconscious blocks to pleasure.

“Practicing these tips helps improve sex with a partner as you learn to communicate better and build the courage to ask for what you need.

“You start to know your body inside and out, what you like and what you don't, which allows for easier communication and greater sexual pleasure and fulfillment.

“You’ll be able to share your individual needs with each other, allowing you to maintain sexual communication by actively listening to each other, as both of you will be interested.”

1. Don’t be a stranger

Many women struggle to reach a climactic orgasm because they spend very little time getting to know their body.

“Getting to know your body on your own can help break the barrier to pinpoint exactly what you like and can lead to more enjoyable sex, both solo and with a partner.

How to fix this: Create a relaxing atmosphere with candles and music, wear something that makes you feel confident, and explore your body without judgment.

Try using a mirror to see which areas respond best to touch, and experiment with different sensations using fingers or sex toys.

Knowing what you like will make orgasms more intense and easier to achieve.

Pay attention to how different types of pressure, circular motions, and rhythms affect your pleasure, and use this knowledge to enhance both your individual and partnered experiences.

2. Time to unwind

The modern world demands haste in everything, including sex.

This often means we are not present in the moment and cannot relax enough to put all our effort into the end result.

While occasional quick sex can be pleasurable, there’s a better way to achieve peak enjoyment that will leave you trembling.

How to fix this: Teasing. This technique means getting close to orgasm and then retreating before finishing.

By stopping just before the peak and starting again, you heighten sensations and prolong pleasure, allowing for an explosive finish when you finally let go.

For best results, use deep breathing to stay connected with your body and explore different speeds and techniques to find what builds your pleasure the most.

3. Hit the (right) spot

We are often told that as women we should focus on clitoral stimulation to reach orgasm.

While this works, women often report that vaginal and cervical orgasms are far more satisfying, even if they take more effort to achieve.

This type of orgasm requires deep penetration, which can sometimes be uncomfortable for women.