Becoming Cliterate

Rethink sex beyond the penis-and-vagina script with Becoming Cliterate, a groundbreaking guide from psychology professor and human sexuality expert Dr. Laurie Mintz. This book exposes the cultural forces that keep women from reaching orgasm with a partner and offers an evidence-based path to satisfying experiences for both partners, drawing on biology, sociology, linguistics, and sex therapy to illuminate practical solutions.

What you’ll find inside

• Cultural and historical analysis of female orgasm: Reveals how long-standing myths and social norms have shaped our expectations—and how to move beyond them.
• An anatomy section: A comprehensive, user-friendly look at female sexual anatomy and how it responds to different types of stimulation.
• Proven techniques for cliterate sex: Practical methods that start with training the sex organ between your ears and translate into real-world pleasure.
• A comprehensive final chapter for men: Demonstrates that you don’t need to possess a clitoris to be cliterate and explains how to apply these insights in partnership.

Who is this for?

Becoming Cliterate speaks to anyone looking to expand sexual satisfaction—couples seeking a more resonant, mutually rewarding intimate life, individuals exploring how to achieve orgasm more reliably, and educators or professionals aiming to ground conversations about sex in evidence and empathy.

How this book helps you close the gap

• Addresses the real reasons many women struggle to orgasm with a partner and offers concrete tools to bridge that gap.
• Combines a psychology-first approach with actionable techniques, so readers can shift both mindset and practice.
• Transforms myths into measurable, practical skills that can change how you experience sex in bed, benefiting both partners.

If you’re ready to move beyond outdated narratives and explore a more satisfying, cliterate approach to intimacy, Becoming Cliterate provides a clear, research-informed path to change the way you and your partner experience pleasure.