Sex survey: Malaysians not getting off enough

Malaysians do not have enough orgasms, according to the latest findings of the Durex Sexual Wellbeing Global Survey.

Only 44% of Malaysians manage to achieve an orgasm almost every time they have sex. Malaysians however are ahead of the Singaporeans, of whom only 36% usually manage an orgasm.

Gender-wise, 62% of Malaysian males almost always climax during sex while women get a raw deal, with only 25% almost always achieving orgasm.

Globally, the leaders are the Italians, Spaniards, Mexicans and South Africans who are most likely to climax every time with 66% usually managing to hit the sweet spot.

Least likely to achieve an orgasm are mainland Chinese and people from Hong Kong (both 24%), followed closely by the Japanese (27%).

Reproductive and sexual health specialist Dr Mohd Ismail Mohd Tambi said that while orgasms are not the be all and end all of sex, regularly achieving orgasms improves emotional and overall well-being.

"If you want to have an orgasm, it is important that you allow yourself to surrender to the good feelings you are experiencing. Relaxation is crucial," he said.

Dr Mohd Ismail said work worries should also be left outside the bedroom, and couples needed to have protected and uninterrupted time.

The survey also found that 86% of Malaysians who have frequent orgasms feel sexually at ease with themselves.

The survey was conducted among 26,000 people in 26 countries of which 1,026 were Malaysians. They were questioned on key aspects of their sex lives such as health, education, beliefs, attitudes to sex and social circumstances.

SOURCE: http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2008/5/1/nation/20080501171313&sec=nation