Ascertaining the levels of orgasm during sex among women of reproductive age in South-South Nigeria

Orgasm is a physiological process in response to sexual activity and it is the peak of sexual pleasure accompany with emotional and physical sensations. In female, attaining orgasm is the peak of their excitation during sexual activity. The aim of this study is to ascertain the levels of orgasm during sex among women of reproductive age in South-South Nigeria. This was a descriptive study involving 250 female of reproductive age who were within the age of 18 to 47 years. A well-structured questionnaire was administered to participants. Each participant had one questionnaire to fill appropriately and independently after instructions were given to them by the Research Assistants. The study lasted for a period of 3 months (June to August, 2024). Exclusion criteria were those women that have not attain reproductive age. Inclusion criteria are women that have once experienced or not experienced orgasms. Data was analyzed with SPSS version 26 and P value < 0.05 was considered significant. The study reveals that 68.00% of the participants have difficulty in reaching orgasm during sex, 68.00% do not experienced orgasm, 68.00% do not re-gain orgasm again after resolution, 66.00% agreed that orgasm encourage them to have sex, 60.00% said orgasm promote bonding with their sexual partner, For stimulating parts: 4.00% is by touching the vagina, 40.00% is by touching clitoris, 40.00% by touching breast nipple, while 4016.00% is by having sex, 60.00% do not experienced lubrication, 60.00% had 1 round of orgasm before resolution, 12.00% had 2 orgasm, 8.00% had 3 orgasm, 20.00% had multiple orgasm.