International Women’s Day edition, because amplifying women’s voices also means turning up their orgasms.
March 8 isn’t just a spotlight on gender equity in boardrooms and pay packets. It’s a reminder that sexual pleasure is part of health and empowerment too. Below are five evidence-based upgrades—no crystal wands or tantric guesswork—designed for every body that owns a vulva, clitoris or G-spot. Use one, mix all five, share them with lovers; the point is, your orgasm is yours to dial up.
1. Train the powerhouse: pelvic-floor conditioning
Strong pelvic-floor muscles contract harder during orgasm, intensifying those rhythmic pulses the brain registers as pleasure. Randomised trials show Kegel training can shorten time-to-O and boost orgasm intensity.
How to start
- Locate the muscles by stopping mid-wee (then finish peeing!).
- Twice a day, squeeze for five seconds, release for five; do ten reps.
- Level-up with a silicone Kegel ball once you can hold ten-second contractions.
Coat the Kegel ball with ASTROGLIDE Gel for easy insertion. The thicker texture stays put while you squeeze.
2. Lube first, touch second (especially on the clitoris)
The clitoral glans has 8,000 nerve endings but virtually no natural lubrication. Even gentle friction can feel abrasive, causing the brain to down-regulate arousal. Studies show external lube use increases orgasm likelihood by up to 30%.
How to do it
Drip a dollop of water-based ASTROGLIDE Liquid directly onto the clitoral hood before any fingers, tongues or toys arrive. Let it warm for ten seconds, then begin light strokes or tongue flicks. Re-apply the moment glide drops.
3. Fantasy journalling for faster arousal
MRI research reveals that erotic daydreaming activates the same reward areas as physical touch. Writing fantasies down cements neural pathways, so the body responds faster when you’re actually in bed.
How to do it
- Keep a bedside notebook.
- Each night, jot one scenario—no editing, no judgement.
- Before solo or partnered play, re-read a fantasy for 30 seconds; note the body sensations that spark.
Sharing written fantasies with a partner boosts relationship satisfaction and orgasm frequency (University of Ottawa study, 2023).
4. Use breath to hack the autonomic nervous system
Slow diaphragmatic breathing shifts the body from sympathetic (fight/flight) to parasympathetic (rest/digest), which heightens genital blood flow and turns up lubrication.
Try the 4-7-8 pattern
- Inhale through nose 4 counts.
- Hold 7 counts.
- Exhale through mouth 8 counts.
Cycle five times before penetration or intense toy play. Women in a 2022 pilot study who used breathwork reported stronger subjective orgasms and reduced time to climax.
5. Add consistent, mid-frequency vibration
Research from Indiana University shows clitoral vibrators (especially mid-range 70–120Hz) increase orgasm reliability across all age groups, regardless of relationship status.
How to do it
- Choose a bullet or wand with multiple speeds.
- Start on medium; constant pressure for 90 seconds.
- If overstimulated, keep the vibe in place but lower speed rather than removing it—avoids “start-stop” disappointment.
Pair vibration with ASTROGLIDE X Silicone Gel when using under the doona or in the shower; silicone holds glide even when water or sweat join the party.
Putting it together
- Five minutes of breath and Kegels.
- Read a fantasy paragraph.
- Apply lube.
- Introduce mid-range vibration.
- Ride the stronger contractions and repeat whenever you want a reminder that owning your pleasure is owning your power.
This International Women’s Day, champion equal pay, smash glass ceilings—and make sure the O in equity stands for orgasm.