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One in three men fake an orgasm
Last reviewed: 01.07.2025
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It is believed that faking an orgasm is exclusively a woman's lot, while men never do it. However, just the other day this myth was debunked. And although, indeed, the number of representatives of the fair half of humanity who simulate orgasm is quite large, men have also succeeded in this. According to a survey of more than 5,000 people, which was conducted on the website AskMen.com, it became known that only 30 percent of women never simulate orgasm, while every fourth does it. As for men, every third man has simulated an orgasm at least once in his life.
In fact, 40 percent of men surveyed said they were only “somewhat satisfied” with their sex life, and 22 percent of men said they had no sex life at all. 25 percent of women were not entirely satisfied with the quality of sex, and 27 percent admitted to having none.
It was also found that one of the main reasons for a man to break up with a woman is weight gain. While 67 percent of women said they would stay with their partner if he gained extra pounds, more than 50 percent of men would definitely leave their girlfriend as soon as she gained weight. Contrary to popular belief, 44 percent of women, compared to 70 percent of men, believe in marriage. And a third of the women surveyed admitted that they read their partner's personal correspondence.
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