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The importance of acknowledging clitoral contribution to partnered sex in sex education and clinical practice.

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Jan 14, 2026
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What does research say about the percentage of women who need clitoral stimulation to orgasm during penetration?

A representative U.S. survey of 1,055 women found that roughly 36.6%—about one in three—reported that clitoral stimulation was necessary for them to orgasm during intercourse, while another ~36% said ...

Jan 30, 2026

At what ages do children typically receive formal sex education in U.S. schools?

in public schools commonly begins in late elementary or middle school—many districts start around fifth grade, with most instruction concentrated in middle and high school—yet practices vary widely by...