Typical amount of time it takes most women to orgasm: 20 minutes
But don’t get frustrated if it doesn’t happen. “If you’re too focused on orgasms, you’re missing the point. Sex should be about appreciating the whole concept of sexual satisfaction,” says Dr David Goldmeier, psychosexual consultant at St Mary’s Hospital, London. And Hall adds: “Women don’t take longer than men to orgasm, they take longer to get sexually aroused. Women who are ready and in the mood can come in seconds.”

Better Your Big “O”…
It’s easy when you know how:

  1. Drink less alcohol. “Although alcohol lowers your inhibitions and relaxes you, it also depresses the central nervous system, which means you respond more slowly to stimulations,” says Hall.
  2. Hit the gym. “Exercise is important because it relieves tension. Even an hour after working out, you’ll be more responsive to foreplay,” says Goldmeier.
  3. Masturbate regularly. “It’s free, acceptable and you can do it in the privacy of your own home,” says Dubberley. It’s also a great way to discover what turns you on the most.
  4. Take multivitamins. “If your body is generally fit and healthy, you’re bound to have better orgasms,” says Boynton. “Taking multivitamins in conjunction with cutting out bad habits like smoking, which slows your circulation, will improve your orgasms. But be warned, one thing in isolation won’t make any difference.”
  5. Think differently. According to the Durex 2004 Global Sex Survey Report, more than one in five women voted Brad Pitt the sexiest male celebrity. If all else fails, fantasize you’re with him.