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I have been married to my husband for the past 3 1/2 years. My problem is that it is very difficult for me to reach orgasm. I read an article somewhere that orgasms contributed in helping the sperms to swim to the tube.

Maybe it is because there is very little foreplay in our love making. I talked to my husband about it but at the same time I don't want to pressure him. Sex is supposed to be fun. Is there anything wrong with me? Basically how long should couples engaged themselves in a foreplay and how long does it take for a woman & a man to reach orgasm?

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The first point to make is that it is not necessary for a woman to reach orgasm to become pregnant. The theory that an orgasm assists the sperm to reach the target is held as true by many doctors but is also questioned by others, so there is no absolute truth in this theory.

If you are trying to become pregnant, then the lack of your orgasm is very unlikely to be a contributing factor to your success rate. It is more likely that another reason (either mental or physical) is behind your problem. As you have been trying for children for three and a half years, then maybe the time is right for you and your husband to talk about the possibility of seeing a fertility specialist. They are normally very understanding and helpful.

To answer the rest of your question, the time required to reach an orgasm is different for each person in each situation and at each time. Some women never orgasm whilst others sometimes achieve one merely by thinking about something. There is no fixed rule.

Being involved with each other's enjoyment of sex is probably the best way to heighten your experiences. Find out what he likes and tell him what excites you. Talk about it and experiment together to maximise the pleasure of your love making. The more you relax and enjoy yourselves, then the better chance you will have of becoming pregnant.

See Also:

Sex during pregnancy

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