Sex Positions for Women Who Don’t Orgasm Easily
No matter what dating services and sites might lead us to believe, there is no secret equation that will say whether two people are a sexual match. Sex is too individual, complex, and dynamic to be simplified like that. Recognizing that sexual compatibility can be a serious concern (as well as a passing curiosity), here is a quiz that may give some idea about what makes two partners pair well – and what can lead to disappointment down the road.
Physical attraction may fade over time, but having that initial desire is important. “People will make the mistake of thinking, ‘this is a great guy’ or ‘they look great on paper,’ but if there isn’t a basic physical attraction, it’s not going to work,” says Tiger Devore, clinical psychologist and certified sex therapist. For some people, physical attraction is based solely on appearance, but there are harder to explain elements of physical attraction that are powerful too. Consider online dates who match their profile pic exactly but still disappoint the moment they walk through the door.
Some research has suggested that scent may help inform humans’ choices in sexual partners. The theory is that scent can communicate information about immune system genes, facial symmetry, and even dominant behavior. The evidence for all of this, however, is still far from certain.
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Sexual compatibility shouldn’t be confused with relationship compatibility. People can have a great time together sexually even if they don’t care for each other’s company beyond that. Liking a person’s personality or having similar interests can be a nice plus, however. “Those things may not play into initial attraction at all, but will play strongly into longer-term attraction, and maintenance of intimacy over time,” says Devore.Read More »Sex Positions for Women Who Don’t Orgasm Easily