Come again?

Vaginal orgasms

We're all supposed to be getting off on the whole penetrative sex thing, but given that 70% of women don't, it seems there's more to this than we've been led to believe.

What is it?

Recent studies suggest that orgasm from penetration alone is down to the G-spot. However, for some women, the spot isn't very pronounced or it simply doesn't do it for them. This means that, anatomically speaking, they're less likely to find their epicentre inside.

How to have it...

Sit on top, either facing his head and leaning back, or facing his feet and leaning forwards - whichever view you prefer. Alternatively, get yourself into any position in which he can enter you at a 90-degree angle. Set squares at the ready, ladies...

Nipple orgasms

According to psychologist Dr Herbert Otto, breast-related orgasms are the second most common after clitoral, giving nipples a hotline straight to the vagina...

What is it?

While other sexual activity often benefits from some kind of breast involvement, a nipple or breast orgasm needs nothing but a pair of mammary glands to create a little slice of heaven. You don't even have to take your trousers off or go beyond second base...

How to have it...

Breast sensitivity varies from woman to woman and also depends on what the hormones are up to. Pushing you over the edge may be a case of softly, softly or "Get the nipple clamps out"! Stroke, suck or squeeze - see what works.

Full body orgasms

Never having noticed a bit of the body that didn't feel good during an orgasm, we'd assumed that every orgasm was a full body situation. We stand corrected...

What is it?

This is about NOT having an orgasm. For as long as possible. It's the spiritual approach to sex, which means taking sexual energy as it builds and beaming it into every part of your body. Oh and you don't do it alone. It also involves the experience of loving your man in a big, other cosmos kind of way.

How to have it...

This takes practice. Control your breathing - think tortoise: slow and steady. Focus on the sensations and picture the good feelings spreading up to your head, via your heart and circulating between the two of you.

Multiple orgasms

As late as the 1970s, some people still believed that female orgasms didn't exist. Hah - watch us now as we rock up to our third or fourth. In a row. Maybe.

What is it?

When one just won't do, women are able to have lots. More than men anyway, because the female of the species stays turned on even after she's come. But a multiple orgasm doesn't necessarily mean a line-up of earth shattering, brain-scrambling climaxes. It could just be repeated waves of pleasure - it's a subjective thing.

How to have it...

Play with yourself. Know what really, really turns you on. And then - this is the important part - share the information, if you want to let your man in on the act. Otherwise, just keep it between you and your rabbit.

The "no show"

Orgasms can be elusive - if you're ill or in the wrong place at the wrong time, they may not come at all. And if you define good sex as ending on a high note, that's a problem.

What is it?

Anorgasmia - the inability to have orgasms - is an issue for about 10% of women. It can be down to a psychiatric disorder, a medical problem or physical injury. Other cases of "no show" can be the result of simply not knowing how to make it happen, not recognising it when it does or not getting enough of the "f" word - foreplay. The fact that around 50% of women never masturbate could also have something to do with it.

How not to have it...

A visit to the doctor can confirm that there's nothing medically wrong, but try not to get too stressed about it. A big ask, but getting het up won't help. For many women, the simple process of getting to know their own bodies can pay off, big time.

Clitoral orgasms

OK, we couldn't really leave this one out. It remains the orgasm of choice for most women, but since not everyone has had the pleasure, we just wanted to spread the word.

What is it?

The clitoris is there for pleasure purposes only. It has no other function than to make us wet and happy. The glans is the only bit you can see, just above the vagina. The rest is tucked away, waiting for that hand, mouth or penis to validate its existence. Ah, it's a tough life...

How to have it...

Manually or orally, the clitoris can be enjoyed neat or with some vaginal and/or anal stimulation. During sex, angle yourself so that it's rubbing against his shaft as he moves in and out. Being on top helps as it puts you more in control of the movement - and if that's not quite doing it for you, you've got easy access to give yourself a helping hand.