Only one-quarter of women reliably experience orgasm during intercourse—no matter how long it lasts, no matter what size the man's penis, and no matter how the woman feels about the man or the relationship.

According to 33 comprehensive studies, only half of women sometimes have orgasms during intercourse. About 20 percent seldom have orgasms during intercourse and about 5 percent never have orgasms, period.

In other words, intercourse is not the key to most women's sexual satisfaction. Whilst intercourse is central to reproductive sex, intercourse is not the essence of lovemaking. This begs the question: What makes many lovers feel deeply connected between the sheets?

Guest on the line: Dr Miriam Khan – Medical Doctor and Sexual Health Specialist