Clit-ology

Ten Signs She May Exhibit as She Experiences Climax

1. FLUSHED FACE AND CHEST: This is called a sex flush, and it makes some women red and blotchy as they approach orgasm. (Note: This is probably easier to see on an Irish lover than on a Latina lover.)

2. PULSATING AND CONTRACTIONS within her anus and pussy: This should feel extra good around your cock, tongue, or fingers.

3. EXTREME TENSION IN THE BODY: Watch for her back arching, thighs tightening, hands grasping, and facial muscles contorting. This will all be followed by abrupt relaxation and collapse after her orgasm is finished.

4. (BEWARE: THESE LOUD VOCALIZATIONS DO NOT NECESSARILY MEAN ORGASM!) This is a good way to fake it (just think of the famous fake orgasm scene in the 1989 movie When Harry Met Sally). Not to say that women don’t get loud when they come, but this is not a sure sign. Women can orgasm quietly, too. (We have practice sneaking in a masturbation session and quietly coming, too.) If she is vocal, an authentic orgasm will more likely be composed of guttural moans, crazy laughter, crying, and other illogical noises, and will not necessarily echo the self-conscious dramatics of your favorite porn star.

5. CLITORIS RETRACTION INTO THE CLITORAL HOOD AND DARKENING OF THE LABIA: This will be easier to see if your face is in her pussy when she comes (just another reason to practice oral sex). Technically, these signs occur during the plateau phase, about ninety seconds before the big O, 13 so now is not the time to change what you are doing— just keep on keepin’ on.

6. INCREASE IN SIZE OF THE INNER LABIA: It may also get (even more) puffy.

7. HEART RATE PEAKS, causing her to gasp and pant, and she may break into a sweat.

8. FLOODING OR SQUIRTING if you are hitting their G-spot just right.

9. CHANGE IN TEXTURE: The flesh on the roof of her vaginal canal will sometimes become ridged or rough (something you will feel with your finger more than with your penis).

10. SHE TELLS YOU: If you’re really unsure, ask her to tell you when she’s coming (and to be honest) so you can really be clear about what happens when she does. Eventually you’ll be familiar with her body’s specific combination of reactions and you won’t need the alert.