When it comes to pleasuring women, it seems men would do well to take a few pointers from lesbians.

A survey on thousands of people around the world, aged 18 to 65, has found that women are more likely to orgasm during same-sex encounters, with some reporting they climax as many as 55 times a month.

Straight women, on the other hand, said they experience just a fraction of that (7 times) over the same period, according to an exclusive report from The Sun.

And, it could be because men are too focused on their own satisfaction.

A survey on thousands of people around the world, aged 18 to 65, has found that women are more likely to orgasm during same-sex encounters, with some reporting they climax as many as 55 times a month. Stock image

The findings are just the latest in mounting evidence on the persistence of the ‘orgasm gap’ between genders, suggesting women benefit more from ‘diverse’ approaches to sex.

‘Sex that includes more varied sexual behaviour results in women experiencing more orgasms,’ said University of Arkansas researcher Dr Kristen Jozkowski, according to The Sun.

In a study of 2,300 women, the researchers found that ladies were 32 percent more likely to orgasm when romping with the same sex, despite the fact that heterosexual couples had sex more frequently.

This may be because ‘men get over-excited and go for penetration far too soon,’ Rebecca Dakin, author of 101 Sex Tips, told The Sun.

The study comes on the heels of research published this past fall from the Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington and the school's Center for Sexual Health Promotion, which investigated the link between orgasm, sexual pleasure, genital touch, and stimulation.

In a survey of more than 1,000 women ages 18-94, the researchers found there were a number of factors that contributed to a woman’s sexual pleasure, with diverse preferences for genital touch, location, pressure, shape, and pattern.

And, only 18 percent said they could orgasm from vaginal penetration alone.

The findings are just the latest in mounting evidence on the persistence of the ‘orgasm gap’ between genders, suggesting women benefit more from ‘diverse’ approaches to sex. Stock image

WHICH POSITIONS MAXIMIZE THE CHANCE OF FEMALE ORGASM? Dr Jason Siegel, of Mayo Clinic, told Mail Online contrary to popular belief the best positions to ensure female orgasm involve front entry of the penis, rather than rear entry. The position commonly known as 'doggy style' was not found to stimulate the vaginal wall as much as other positions. Researchers noted the results from MRI scans of couples having sex. Rather, women were more likely to experience vaginal stimulation in the 'missionary' and 'cowgirl' positions (where the woman is on top). Dr Siegel said: 'If a woman is trying to achieve a vaginal orgasm, it seems like it tends to be more successful if the front wall of the vagina is more stimulated.' Advertisement

The remaining 72 percent reported that clitoral stimulation was either necessary to climax, or boosted their orgasms.

‘The study results challenge the mistaken, but common, notion that there are universal “sex moves that work for everyone,”’ said Brian Dodge, associate professor in the IU School of Public Health-Bloomington.

‘On the other hand, the data also make clear that there are certain styles of touch that are more commonly preferred by women, emphasizing the value of studying sexual pleasure – and not just sexual problems.’

A similar study on the orgasm gap last year found that less than two thirds of women always orgasm during sex, compared to 95 percent of men who can say the same.