Japanese missing out on orgasms, Durex survey shows

Friday 20th June, 05:47 AM JST

TOKYO —

When it comes to hitting sexual heights, the average Japanese lover is among the least likely in the world to have an orgasm with only 27% coming to a climax
almost every time they have sex. Only the Chinese and people from Hong Kong (both 24%) are less likely to make the earth move and make their partners say Yes! Yes! Yes!

Globally the Italians, Spanish, Mexicans and South Africans are the most likely to climax every time with 66% usually managing to hit the spot. And the Brazilians could also show us a thing or two when it comes to having an orgasm with 65% feeling the earth move almost every time they have sex.

These eye-watering statistics are the latest findings from the Durex Sexual Wellbeing Global Survey, released earlier this month. The survey has been examining the sexual behavior and attitudes of men and women across the globe. The survey found that, globally, 58% of those who usually achieve orgasm were content with the emotional aspects of their sex life compared with 29% of those who rarely climax. And people who regularly feel the earth move say their relationship with their other half is
strong. Eight in 10 (77%) who frequently orgasm feel close to their partner during sex – a figure that falls to 54% for those who have difficulty hitting the spot.

People from Japan though, are feeling some of the benefits of orgasm, with 72% who
frequently orgasms feeling at ease with themselves sexually, but only 19% are happy with their psychological health – the lowest in the world. Contrast this with the rest of the world: 50% of the British and 74% of the French who usually orgasms enjoy good psychological health. And while 43% of Japan’s males almost always climax during sex, women get a worse deal – only 11% almost always achieve orgasm.

Massage can be effective – 54% of Japanese who achieve regular orgasms have embraced the power of sensual touch compared with just 32% of those who don’t climax regularly.

The research was conducted among 26,000 people in 26 countries, who were questioned on key aspects of their sex lives: health, general wellbeing, education, beliefs, sex and relationships, attitudes to sex and social circumstances.

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electric2004 at 12:30 AM JST - 21st June

Romulus wrote:

foreplay starts in the morning and ...you also have to talk with your partner.

Now we understand, why Rome was not build in one day. The romans where busy with their wifes and girlfriends.

Ganbatte ne!
8iamhappy8 at 12:35 AM JST - 21st June

Romulus wrote:

"Some men think that just hammering away is enough but there are certain positions and angles and speeds etc that each unique woman prefers."

That's the stupidest thing I've ever heard! There's only one way to drill her, sort to speak. The most erogenous part of a woman is her brain, not her actual sexual organ. You want her to orgasm? Go read a romance novel!
westurn at 01:10 AM JST - 21st June

Proxy...

"I am a man who happens to reach orgasm 100% of the time; am I strange?"

Are you sure you are having an "orgasm" or just "ejaculating" ! They are different !

My personal experience ( and isn't that what this story is all about ?) I have found J girls to be more than orgasmic in bed. Seems to me the problem is poor technique, few opportunities, and a lack of privacy hamper the poor buggers to no end. I mean lets get real, you can't have a healthy sex life when ya live at home with mom and dad, work 14 hour days, and waste most of yer time surfin the net for porn ! Thus is life for the J male... and make no mistake, j girls know this !
pimpninja1 at 05:57 AM JST - 21st June

I had to restart writing this 3 times, because I promised I would act my age and make no juvenile comments. I think this "survey" (or shameless promotion) is stating the obvious. There is a direct correlation in most cases between feeling good about yourself and being able to receive and give orgasms. And since powerful endorphins are released during the orgasms, feelings of happiness with ones partner are often associated with said orgasm, fair or not. They could have paid me to write this report.
buddha4brains at 06:36 AM JST - 21st June

"That's the stupidest thing I've ever heard! There's only one way to drill her, sort to speak. The most erogenous part of a woman is her brain, not her actual sexual organ. You want her to orgasm? Go read a romance novel!"

Son, when you finally pop your own cherry, then come back and enlighten us on how technique does not matter. For once I agree with RR3. While reading to your partner may help set the mood, you need to be able to scratch her itch - so to speak. Good luck.
ANOTSUSAGAMI at 10:56 AM JST - 21st June

Romulus is totally right. Nothing makes you feel more manly than a woman who enjoys your...business so to speak IMO. Technique is paramount, and it starts with being an attentive partner before you even undress. The problem most likely stems from lack of proper knowledge of the female anatomy on the part of the japanese men in question. Ron Jeremy, who made his living knowing the female form, says that one should approach a woman like you never been with one before. All the things your ex liked go out the window. Ask what she likes. Most women will apprecate your commitment to her enjoyment. I highly suggest you read "She comes first: A Thinking Man's Guide to Pleasuring a Woman" by Ian Kerner. It's very informative.
keshii at 05:17 PM JST - 21st June

ANOT SUSAGAMI, I hope you and Romulus take this message to the streets of Japan, because this almost more than any other 'cultural barrier' makes me nervous about getting into a serious relationship with a Japanese man.
romulus3 at 08:20 PM JST - 21st June

buddha4brains,

Son, when you finally pop your own cherry, then come back and enlighten us on how technique does not matter.

nice retort and wow! we agree on something. never mind the underdeveloped lover. he can satisfy his thrusting technique watching others do it.
romulus3 at 08:23 PM JST - 21st June

KaptainKichigai,

racist stereotype from a dim witted punching bag no doubt.
Sarge at 09:37 PM JST - 21st June

If someone asked me if I have an orgasm when I have sex, I'd have to respond with "Do you really have nothing else to do than ask people such an extremely personal question?"
westurn at 10:14 PM JST - 21st June

Face the facts JT readers... When it comes to quality sex, the J boys just don't "measure up", err, at least according to Durex. A mere 27%, quite the puny number if you ask me.
KaptainKichigai at 04:47 PM JST - 22nd June

Romulus, Italy is not a race its a country. Other than that, lighten up, and use an insulting phrase that the common world knows. This aint your living room, or living cave as the case may be.
8iamhappy8 at 11:46 PM JST - 22nd June

"Son, when you finally pop your own cherry, then come back and enlighten us on how technique does not matter. For once I agree with RR3. While reading to your partner may help set the mood, you need to be able to scratch her itch - so to speak. Good luck."

Guys are so dumb and arrogant, thinking they have to rub a woman's clit a certain way to stimulate them, etc. If it all comes down to technique, why do women even bother to complain that they "didn't feel anything last night"?
8iamhappy8 at 11:48 PM JST - 22nd June

And yes, you'd be surprised at the % of women who fake orgasms in order not to offend their husbands.
Zurg at 11:26 AM JST - 23rd June

I don't think that this survey is accurate. I believe there are allot of quiet ones who do have great orgasms but don't need to talk publicly.

( Is this the top of the Japanese disscussions today? )

What happened the the NK kidnapping?