On the 21st/22nd December we are once again celebrating World Orgasm Day , a day that invites us to discover the joys of life.
A study shows that women experience fewer orgasms compared to men. World Orgasm Day is intended to remind us that love, sex and orgasms are important parts of our lives.
Let's look at what this day means to us and how we can celebrate it. Here is an introduction to the phenomenon of World Orgasm Day:
- Who invented World Orgasm Day?
- What is it about?
- How is it celebrated?
World Orgasm Day: Introduction to a special event
World Orgasm Day is a special event celebrated annually on December 21st. Although it is still relatively new to the holiday calendar, it is gaining increasing importance and attention in our society, social media and beyond.
World Orgasm Day: A climax to world peace
Global Orgasm Day has taken place on December 21st and 22nd after the winter solstice . created by activists Donna Sheehan and Paul Reffell
The goal is one
comprehensive positive impact on human well-being”.
It's a good day to raise more awareness about orgasm as there are many myths and uncertainties surrounding the topic. For example, 75% of women cannot achieve orgasm through vaginal penetration alone and still consider it “abnormal .
to go before gender equality when it comes to orgasm, so take the opportunity to refine your knowledge today 🙂
The day is intended to celebrate the importance of orgasm to the human experience and to discover oneself.
Women in particular are encouraged to focus on their sexual health and well-being and to celebrate their own climax . But men are also invited to express their love for life and intimacy on this day.
Photo by Taras Chernus @chernus_tr, via Unsplash
Studies (read more here) have shown that orgasm not only physical benefits , but also an impact on psychological well-being .
Through mindfulness and relaxation you can intensify and share the orgasm experience - be it with a partner or alone.
World Orgasm Day offers an opportunity for personal development and community building through solidarity and cohesion when dealing with the topic of sexuality .
On this day, it is important to approach the topic respectfully and dispel myths - because every person deserves a satisfying sex life full of joy and intimacy.
How did Global Orgasm Day come about?
The originally planned initiative, called Global Orgasm , was launched by authors and activists Donna Sheehan and Paul Reffell to coincide with the end of the winter solstice on December 22, 2006.
The idea was that on this day people around the world should experience an orgasm while thinking about peace.
This action was based on concepts such as the noosphere and the work of the Global Consciousness Project at Princeton, which assumed that such an event could have a widespread positive impact on human well-being.
The following year, the "Second Annual Synchronized Global Orgasm for Peace" scheduled for December 22, 2007 at exactly 6:08 a.m. (UTC) - again at the time of the solstice.
The activity group is registered with the Global Consciousness Project (GCP), a project at Princeton University that tracks the results of various random number generators distributed around the world.
The 2006 events were inspired by ancient groups and practices - including Tantra - whose origins date back thousands of years. Since 2000, Global Orgasm Day place in private groups - usually on December 21st. Since 2012, however, it has also taken on a public character and is held in various locations around the world.
Close relatives!? International Female Orgasm Day, Happy National Orgasm Day and Día del Orgasmo
What is significant is the fact that, globally speaking, it is probably not the only day of the year on which sexual climax is celebrated. This surprised and amused us a bit during our research.
Ultimately, in our eyes, it is a clear indication of the importance of orgasm and sexuality in our lives. This deserves to be celebrated!
International Female Orgasm Day
International Female Orgasm Day is on August 8th and aims to raise awareness of the taboos in our society related to sexual pleasure and to promote their destigmatization.
It's important that women focus on their sexual health and well-being and celebrate their own climax. World Orgasm Day offers an opportunity for personal development and community building through solidarity and cohesion when dealing with the topic of sexuality.
Every person deserves a satisfying sex life full of joy and intimacy - World Orgasm Day reminds us not to forget or even neglect these important parts of our lives.
Happy National Orgasm Day
A special day is celebrated once a year - on July 31st - in the UK , Australia , USA and Canada : Happy National Orgasm Day .
This official climax day is an extension of International Female Orgasm Day .
The main goal of this day is to raise awareness of the taboos that still exist in our society and to promote the destigmatization of sexual pleasure.
It is hoped that many of you are already familiar with the intense pleasure and health benefits that accompany an orgasm:
- Stress relief
- Strengthening the immune system
- Relief from arthritis pain
- Orgasms reduce the risk of high blood pressure
- Help with concentration, fewer headaches and migraines
- Radiant skin
- Better sleep
- Orgasms slow down the aging process
- wonderful for lively relationships
With this wealth of positive effects that add to the feeling of pleasure and fun in the most beautiful thing in the world, it is no wonder that numerous media reports on it:
- gofeminin : 7 amazing effects an orgasm has on your body
- emotion : World Orgasm Day: 10 positive effects that orgasms have on our health
- Brigitte : According to studies, this is how frequent orgasms affect your skin
- Doctorpedia : Health Benefits of Female Orgasm
The Brazilian Día del Orgasmo
Since 2002, Orgasm Day has also been celebrated in the small Brazilian town of Esperantina .
Despite the existence of many internationally known Orgasm Days, the Brazilian small town idyll is specifically about the Día del Orgasmo on May 9th , when the residents of Esperantina celebrate their own Orgasm Day.
This city of about 35,000 inhabitants is located in the state of Piaui and is approximately 2,100 kilometers northeast of Rio de Janeiro. This day celebrates every human being's fundamental right to sexual climax.
It could not be determined whether there is a connection to the Lost Sock Memorial Day, .
However, there may be some appeal for some people in combining sexual climax and socks 😉
Although the exact origin of this curious holiday in honor of orgasm is now unclear, it is still celebrated extensively: the streets of the community are decorated with flowers on May 9th, numerous signs praise orgasm as a divine gift and prostitutes give tips on sex at lectures, seminars and public panel discussions.
In short, it's about improving residents' sex lives and making them more fulfilling - with the city government paying particular attention to ensuring women have the right to orgasm.
In fact, a survey of female residents of Esperantina found that 73 percent never reach climax.
If that's not reason enough to introduce an orgasm day...
The role of mindfulness and relaxation in achieving orgasm
In achieving orgasm, the role of mindfulness and relaxation cannot be underestimated. World Orgasm Day in particular gives us the opportunity to concentrate on the moment and consciously perceive our bodies.
A study has shown that by being mindful during sex, women have a higher chance of climaxing.
But men can also benefit from a relaxed approach and experience a more intense orgasm experience.
Photo by Deon Black @deonblack, via Unsplash
World Orgasm Day offers an ideal opportunity to shape your own life and love life with more mindfulness. The day is not yet officially listed as a public holiday in Germany, but it is becoming more and more popular through social media channels and other platforms.
How is World Orgasm Day celebrated? Sharing joy and intimacy
World Orgasm Day therefore offers an excellent opportunity for women and men alike to celebrate and improve sexual health
There are many ways to celebrate this day - from romantic evenings with your partner to exploring new sexual experiences alone or with other people. Visiting a sex shop (together) or sensually reading a book about love, intimacy or sexuality are wonderful ideas for this day.
Erotic stories also offer incentives and inspiration to send our sexual fantasies on a beautiful journey.
We should use the day to get to know ourselves better and promote our sexual health - both alone and in community with other people.
The social dimension of World Orgasm Day: community, solidarity and cohesion
These holidays are not just about reaching your peak, but also about community, solidarity and cohesion.
Sharing joy and intimacy on World Orgasm Day can have a strong social dimension. We should encourage each other to talk openly about our sexual desires and needs and support each other.
The main idea behind World Orgasm Day is to raise awareness of the importance of orgasms as part of a healthy life and to encourage open conversations about sexuality
Gifts for World Orgasm Day?
One question that concerns us at almost all holidays is: are there any presents? Do I have to give something? Can I make someone happy with gifts?
In fact, there are no set gifts for World Orgasm Day, as it's all about raising awareness about the importance of orgasm and fulfilling sexuality.
Nevertheless, you could surprise your partner with small gifts - be it a massage, a romantic dinner or just time for each other.
Sex toys for masturbation and sensual toys for the bedroom can also It doesn't matter whether you spend the day alone or in company.
In keeping with World Orgasm Day, the large mail order retailer for erotic items, EIS.de, is presenting many discounted items. These are available within the promotional period from December 20th. can be discovered EIS.de online shop until December 21st, 2023 40% on all Satisfyer products ).
It is important to emphasize that the focus is not on material things, but rather on showing love and affection to each other and enjoying shared intimacy.
Sources and further information:
- Wikipedia : The Annual Global Orgasm for Peace , https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Annual_Global_Orgasm_for_Peace
- euronews : The most beautiful thing in the world: What do we actually know about orgasm? , https://de.euronews.com/kultur/2023/08/01/orgasmus-facts-sex
- kuriose-ferientage.de : Orgasm Day – the Brazilian Día del Orgasmo on May 9th , https://www.kuriose- Feiertage.de/tag-des-orgasmus/
