Becoming Cliterate – Why Orgasm Equality Matters and How to Get It by Dr. Laurie Mintz

Overview

We’ve been taught all the wrong things about sex—and it’s time to rewire the conversation.

In Becoming Cliterate, psychologist and human sexuality expert Dr. Laurie Mintz shines a bold, evidence-backed light on the cultural forces that have created a massive pleasure gap between women and men. With humor, warmth, and practical insights, she uncovers the societal myths that separate how women can orgasm from how they’ve been told they should—and why that distinction has held us back for generations.

This book blends science, history, and sex therapy into a compelling read that educates and empowers. With guidance for both women and men, it offers techniques for achieving pleasure through clitoral stimulation, tools for better communication, and new frameworks for sexual satisfaction rooted in equality, understanding, and joy.

What You'll Discover

• A deep dive into the cultural and historical roots of the female orgasm gap
• Accessible sex education grounded in biology, psychology, and sociology
• Techniques for “cliterate” sex – pleasure-oriented strategies for self and partner play
• Support for men and partners who want to understand and contribute to orgasm equality
• Empowering, myth-busting insights to reframe how we think about sex and satisfaction