The Myths and Facts Behind Women’s Sexual Peak
“Women reach their sexual peak at age 35. Men reach theirs at 18. Do you get the feeling that God is into practical jokes? We reach our sexual peak just as they’re coming to realize they have a favorite chair.” – Comedienne Rita Rudner
We love Rita and her wonderful commentary on the confusing belief about women’s sexual peak. But we want to unravel some misconceptions about a woman’s sexual peak vs her physiological peak to help you understand your own sexual maturation.
The Ebb and Flow of a Woman’s Sex Drive
Women reach their hormonal sexual peak during their teens (puberty), just the same way that boys do. As we grow older, especially in our late 30s, our hormonal levels decrease, decreasing our physiological sexual drive. This means as we age, our bodies desire sex less. (With spikes in desire around ovulation and menstruation until menopause.)
After menopause, our bodies want sex less overall and we lose the spikes. Thus, our physiological sexual peak happens in our teens – so why do we say women reach their sexual peak at 35? It has nothing to do with hormones and everything to do with the society we live in.
When Women Reach Their True Sexual Peak
Although we may be in our hormonal peak just after puberty, girls are warned of the dangers of sex: pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections and being seen as a slut. We then distance ourselves from our sexuality.
Eventually women figure out what they want sexually and begin to be much more direct in asking for it. This usually happens from running across a lover who is attentive, attuned and skilled, or from reading about sexual pleasure, learning from friends or learning through self-pleasuring.
This learning leads to what has been commonly known as our “sexual peak.” Sex feels better and we generally learn how to orgasm more consistently or even how to have multiple orgasms. Often, a woman’s G-Spot is awakened in their 30s and they have the ability to have G-Spot or combination orgasms.
How To
The earlier you begin learning about and expanding your own sexual responsiveness, the more your hormones support this learning.
Beginning sooner rather than later gives you the opportunity to embody your highest sexual potential. And remember, it is never too late! If you want to find out what is on the menu for you sexually so you can expand your responsiveness and desire, consider seeing a sex coach!
You can also gain a lot of information about yourself from reading the second half of our book Confidence (and more information about men by reading the first half).
Our dream for you is that you know what you want, know how to ask for it, and how to get it in every area of your life – from relationships to work, from sex to friendships, and everything in between.
We also have heaps of classes for you!
