Who is Having the Best Orgasms? Recent Global Stats & Research

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On June 30, 2026

Orgasms! Who doesn’t love a good ol’ sexual release? An intimate moment with yourself or your partner, celebrating your body and all that it’s capable of, and then boom… a beautiful climax prompting the release of a handful of feel-good hormones. The result? Bliss.

But we’re not just here to tell you how amazing the big ‘O’ is, we’re also here to give you cold, hard facts.

So, the question today is: who is having the best orgasms? Let’s explore with the latest and most accurate data!

The Orgasm Gap: Men vs. Women in Straight Sex

When it comes to straight sex, men are having more orgasms than women. Surprised? Probably not.

This comes from a big 2024 study by the Kinsey Institute, consisting of nearly 25,000 participants from the ages of 18-100. Their key findings?

Men climax during partnered sex 70-85% of the time
Women climax during partnered sex 46-58% of the time

Another 2017 large study of over 52,000 heterosexual people concurs, with their research finding men reach orgasm usually/always with a rate of 95% and women at 65%.

Interestingly, (and sadly) these stats haven’t changed much…

In 2025, 566 people were asked to complete a daily diary for 21 days about their orgasms. The results showed:

Men were 15x more likely to orgasm
Men were more satisfied than women, with a 90% orgasm rate
54% of women experienced an orgasm during partnered sex

Are men having the best orgasms? It seems so.

But what about the orgasm stats by sexual orientation?

Who Enjoys the Most Orgasms by Sexual Orientation?

Heterosexual men top the charts overall, followed closely by gay and bisexual men.

Among women, lesbian women have the most orgasms, followed by bisexual, then heterosexual women.

The aforementioned 2017 study broke it down by sexual orientation with stats:

Heterosexual men: 95% achieve orgasm every time
Gay men: 89% achieve orgasm every time
Bisexual men: 88% achieve orgasm every time
Lesbian women: 86% achieve orgasm every time
Bisexual women: 66% achieve orgasm every time
Heterosexual women: 65% achieve orgasm every time

Essentially, who is having the least orgasms? Hetersexual women.

Lesbian women, on the other hand, outperform straight women mostly because lesbian sex often includes more clitoral stimulation, better communication, and relaxed dynamics.

Global Orgasm Stats and Satisfaction Trends

While many studies on orgasming come predominantly from the western world, there is data to suggest that global satisfaction is on the rise.

A 2024 study by the condom company, Durex

Durex looked at 36 countries, and found that:

56% of participants were physically satisfied with their sex life
57% of participants were emotionally satisfied with their sex life

Who came out on top? India! (Kama Sutra, anyone?)

The 2024 Ipsos Global Survey

The Ipsos Advisor survey looked at 31 countries to analyse their sexual satisfaction. They found:

Globally, around 62% of people are satisfied with their romantic/sex life
The highest sexual satisfaction is in Mexico and India
The lowest sexual satisfaction is in Japan

The 2025 International Sex Survey

This survey looked at nearly 52,000 people from 42 countries and their levels of sexual satisfaction. With a simple 5-question survey, they found that:

Those who have sex more often tend to rate their sexual satisfaction higher
Those in long term relationships sometimes rate a bit lower

In Layman’s terms: more sex often equals better sexual satisfaction (and orgasms).

The 2026 Female Orgasm Study by Flo

A different 2026 study by the app, Flo, focused more on women and how often they orgasm.

The findings?

36.9% of women almost always orgasmed during partnered play
That percentage was noticeably higher when women engaged in solo play

What Actually Helps You Have Better Orgasms?

Fancy some data from us at LELO?

LELO’s 2017 Orgasm Day Survey

In 2017, we compiled a survey of over 2,200 participants from 21 countries, revealing some playful global stats:

Norwegians climaxed most often (35% at least once a day)
11% of Britons have at least one orgasm a day
41% of Swedes orgasm 2-3 times a day
Germans has the highest “never had an orgasm” rate (2.54%)
15% of Canadians have never experienced an orgasm
Chile, Italy, and Spain reported more intense orgasms
Brazil was the loudest (65% screamers)
Portugal was the quietest
The majority of Americans rated their orgasms at 7 out of 10
Global average: 2-3 orgasms per week

An interesting perspective on climaxing around the world, noting that human sexuality tends to vary due to cultural influences.

And then, we recently did a study entitled: 2026 Futurist Report: The Analogue Counter-Movement: Redefining Intimacy in a Mixed Reality Work. It focuses on the role of AI in the bedroom.

Spoiler alert? 60% of respondents currently use, or have used, AI in their intimate lives. It also explores the future of sex. Go take a peek for more details.

Final Takeaway: Who is Having the Best Orgasms?

Heterosexual men take the lead overall, but lesbian women top the charts among women. The real winners? People who prioritise variety, communication, clitoral stimulation, and comfort, no matter the gender or orientation.

Additionally, some good news globally shows that sexual satisfaction is climbing, so now is the perfect time to explore and enjoy what feels best for you!

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