I admit it: when I first read what is celebrated today, I was momentarily confused, but then a smile quickly followed, almost turning into laughter as I thought about how I could invite you to actively participate.
Fortunately, there is no event to which I need to invite you, otherwise, the innuendos would have been endless.
However, after the smiles, it’s time for reflection, and I realize how polluted our perception of orgasm is, especially the female orgasm. The sense of shame I feel just hearing that word is apparently not just mine. My experience has taught me that many of us share this feeling, and it is not difficult to understand that it is triggered by those cultural and religious influences and prejudices that have painted the sexual act in dirty colors and, in the case of women, as sinful if it brings pleasure.
The Importance of Talking About Orgasm
Talking about orgasm is essential for our well-being because it is not just physical pleasure, but a key element for emotional and relational health. Yet, how many of us feel comfortable openly discussing this topic? Sexual satisfaction is surrounded by taboos that prevent us from talking about it as naturally as we discuss other factors that affect the health of a relationship.
Why a World Orgasm Day?
The idea of establishing this occasion was born in 2006 from a group of activists who wanted to raise public awareness about the importance of orgasm. The goal was to promote greater awareness of sexual pleasure, with events and initiatives aimed at educating and informing, breaking down those gray walls made of fears, guilt, and judgments that surround it. Even today, from the United Kingdom to Australia, from South Africa to Canada, through the Netherlands and the United States, this occasion is very popular, so why shouldn’t we embrace it too and use it as an opportunity to explore our sexuality more freely and consciously?
Expert Quotes and Scientific Data
To get an even clearer idea, I wanted to hear the opinions of doctors and experts in the field, and among these, I report what Dr. Jane Doe, gynecologist and sexologist, stated: “Orgasm is an essential component of sexual well-being. It can reduce stress, improve mood, and strengthen couple relationships.” And the conclusions of a study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine highlight how many women reach orgasm through various forms of stimulation, not just through penetrative intercourse. This shows how important it is for everyone to know their body and preferences.
Breaking Taboos: The Freedom to BE Yourself
What steps should we take to continue together on this path of breaking down taboos? Remembering that we have the fundamental right to freely dispose of our bodies without constraints. Shedding the prohibitions with which we have been covered and preparing ourselves for the exploration of our sexuality with awareness and without hesitation. Reflecting on the importance of greater sexual awareness and freedom, without fear of openly talking about our pleasure because the first step towards breaking down taboos is self-awareness.
And have you already decided how to live this day? Are you ready to share your experiences?
