The Orgasm Hour

Dr. Suzanne Mulvehill

The Orgasm Hour breaks the silence around female orgasm difficulty—a quiet struggle faced by nearly half of women. Hosted by Dr. Suzanne Mulvehill, a clinical sexologist and orgasmologist, this podcast brings science, healing, and policy into the mainstream. Through honest stories and expert voices, we’re starting the conversation—offering hope, understanding, and a path to reclaiming pleasure.

Episodes

  1. 2d ago

    Why Is It Harder to Orgasm With a Partner? And What to Do About It | The Orgasm Hour Q&A, Episode 3

    Dr. Suzanne Mulvehill, clinical sexologist, orgasmologist, researcher, and founder of the Female Orgasm Research Institute, answers a question many women quietly struggle with in Episode 3 of The Orgasm Hour Q&A,:Why is it often harder to orgasm with a partner than alone?We’ll talk about what the research can teach us about what helps women cross the threshold into orgasm, and how to create the conditions where orgasm becomes more accessible.We’ll also discuss what the body may learn when a woman pushes through pain so her partner can orgasm, or begins intercourse because her partner is ready even when she is not, and how those experiences can impact orgasm.We’ll look at research on what helps women orgasm during partnered sex, particularly for women who have orgasm difficulty with or without a partner. We’ll also discuss orgasmic learning strategies and what the latest science is teaching us about female orgasm.This episode is for women who can orgasm alone but struggle with a partner, women who have difficulty orgasming in general, and partners who want to better understand how to support pleasure without pressure.Join me for a live discussion and Q&A.Subscribe for more conversations about female orgasm, sexual confidence, the nervous system, cannabis and sexual function, and orgasmic learning.#FemaleOrgasm #OrgasmDifficulty #SexualHealth #OrgasmHour #OrgasmWithAPartner #WomenSexualHealth #OrgasmicLearning

  2. 2d ago

    How to Get Out of Your Head During Sex | The Orgasm Hour Q&A, Episode 2

    In Episode 2 of The Orgasm Hour Q&A, Dr. Suzanne Mulvehill, clinical sexologist, orgasmologist, researcher, and founder of the Female Orgasm Research Institute, answers a question that came directly from Episode 1:How do you get out of your head during sex?We’ll talk about why women may get stuck in their heads during sex, how inhibition, shame, trauma, self-judgment, pressure, and cognitive distraction can interfere with pleasure, and practical strategies for shifting into sensation, flow, presence, and states of absorption, where orgasm can become more accessible.This episode is for women who want to better understand their bodies, reduce self-pressure, and learn how to create the conditions where orgasm becomes more possible. It is also for men who may struggle with getting out of their heads during sex or who want to better support their partners.Key teaching from this episode:You don’t think your way out of your head.You train your way into your body.Research discussed in this episode:A Systematic Review on Mindfulness Meditation-Based Interventions for Sexual Dysfunctionshttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31570...The Role of Cognitive Distraction on Female Orgasmhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science...Determinants of Female Sexual Orgasmshttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles...Assessment of the Effect of Cannabis Use Before Partnered Sex on Women With and Without Orgasm Difficultyhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38711...Dr. Suzanne Mulvehill is a clinical sexologist, orgasmologist, researcher, and founder of the Female Orgasm Research Institute and Women’s Cannabis Project. Her work focuses on female orgasmic difficulty, orgasmic learning, cannabis and female orgasm function, and restoring women’s access to pleasure, embodiment, and sexual health.Join live, bring your questions, or watch the replay.#TheOrgasmHour #FemaleOrgasm #SexualWellness #WomensHealth #OrgasmicDifficulty #GetOutOfYourHead #MindBodyConnection #SexEducation #OrgasmicLearning

  3. 07/02/2025

    Why Good Sex Matters. Dr. Nan Wise Explains the “Brain Crotch” Theory, Trauma Healing & Pleasure as Medicine

    Can better sex really re-wire your brain for calm, confidence, and joy? Clinical sexologist Dr. Suzanne Mulvihill sits down with behavioral neuroscientist and certified sex therapist Dr. Nan Wise, author of the award-winning Why Good Sex Matters, to find out. Drawing on her groundbreaking fMRI studies, Dr. Wise explains how stimulating the clitoris, vagina, cervix and even the nipples lights up a tucked-away area she nicknames the “brain crotch,” creating a flood of feel-good chemicals that boost mood, ease pain, and sharpen focus. What you’ll learn in plain language: How pleasure rewires the nervous system Regular sexual play (solo or partnered) increases blood flow, releases natural painkillers and endocannabinoids, and may even beat sudoku for brain health. Why stress is the real bedroom villain Chronic cortisol keeps bodies stuck in “fight or flight.” A simple trick; inhale, then exhale a little longer, helps shift the brain into safety so arousal can build. Trauma-informed tips for reclaiming desire From micro-dosing cannabis to gentle, curiosity-driven touch, Dr. Wise shares tools that foster neuroplasticity and dissolve old fear loops. The orgasm gap (and why women can have longer, multiple peaks) Her research shows female orgasms last longer and recruit wider brain networks than male orgasms, and you can train those pathways at any age. The real story behind her late-career PhD, the surprising role of the vagus nerve, and why she calls pleasure “essential healthcare, not a luxury.” Press play and discover science-backed ways to feel safer, happier, and more connected in and out of the bedroom.

  4. 06/19/2025

    Cannabis & Sex: Boost Desire and Enjoy Better Orgasms

    Ever wondered what actually happens when you bring a little cannabis into the bedroom? In this episode of The Orgasm Hour, clinical sexologist Dr. Suzanne Mulvehill sits down with researcher and sexologist Amanda Moser, whose nationwide study of more than 1,000 adults (ages 18-85) is the largest modern look at cannabis and intimacy. Together they break down the findings in plain language: More spark, stronger finish: Over 70 percent of users felt higher desire and more intense full-body orgasms when they used cannabis before sex. No performance drop-off: Men reported steadier erections and sometimes longer stamina, overturning the old “weed kills erections” myth. Multiple-O magic & pain relief: Women were far likelier to reach multiple orgasms and found relief from pelvic pain and endometriosis cramps. Amanda shares easy, beginner-friendly tips such as micro-dosing, infused lube, and homemade suppositories to enjoy the benefits without feeling “too high.” The duo also covers the golden rule of set and setting to keep anxiety away, plus simple communication moves that turn honest talk into foreplay and end the habit of faking pleasure. Key Topics How cannabis boosts desire, touch, taste, and overall pleasure Starter guides to flower, edibles, concentrates, and lubes Fixes for paranoia or past bad highs Communication and consent tricks that deepen connection Turning pleasure, not orgasm, into the main goal Press play and discover scienc`e-backed, real-world ways to make intimacy feel better for you and your partner.

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The Orgasm Hour breaks the silence around female orgasm difficulty—a quiet struggle faced by nearly half of women. Hosted by Dr. Suzanne Mulvehill, a clinical sexologist and orgasmologist, this podcast brings science, healing, and policy into the mainstream. Through honest stories and expert voices, we’re starting the conversation—offering hope, understanding, and a path to reclaiming pleasure.

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