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Becoming Cliterate: Why Orgasm Equality Matters—And How to Get It

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Becoming Cliterate: Why Orgasm Equality Matters—And How to Get It is a non-fiction book by psychologist and sex educator Dr. Laurie Mintz, published in 2017.[1][2][3]

The book was published by HarperOne, an imprint of HarperCollins, on May 9, 2017.[4]

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Becoming Cliterate: Why Orgasm Equality Matters—and How to Get includes a detailed section on female anatomy, a review of misconceptions about the female orgasm, and practical techniques aimed at improving sexual experiences. The book advocates for a more informed and equitable approach to sexual intimacy, aiming to shift both individual behaviors and broader societal attitudes.[1][5][6] Becoming Cliterate: Why Orgasm Equality Matters—and How to Get It received positive reviews for its accessible and research-based approach to female sexuality.[7][8][9]

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  1. ^ a b "The 'orgasm gap': Why it exists and what women can do about it". NBC News. 2019-04-06. Retrieved 2025-07-06.
  2. ^ "Scheduled 'Trysts' and Patient Exploration: How You Can Bridge the Orgasm Gap". LAist. 2023-05-18. Retrieved 2025-07-06.
  3. ^ "The Cult of the Clitoris". Los Angeles Review of Books. 2017-06-16. Retrieved 2025-07-06.
  4. ^ van Ditzhuijzen, Jenneke; Overeem, Amely (April 2025). "Pleasure-Inclusive Sex Education, Sexual Agency, and Sexual Well-Being in Adolescents and Young Adults: A Scoping Review". Archives of Sexual Behavior. 54 (4): 1627–1648. doi:10.1007/s10508-025-03103-8. ISSN 1573-2800. PMC 12011893. PMID 40064738.
  5. ^ Speller, Katherine (2020-07-07). "Relationship Books to Buy on Amazon That Can Revitalize Your Sex Life". SheKnows. Retrieved 2025-07-06.
  6. ^ Gershoni, Miranda (December 2019). "From consent to the pleasure gap" (PDF). DELIBERATIONS a Journal of First-Year Writing at Duke University • Fall 2019.
  7. ^ Newman, Judith (2017-04-19). "Sex-Ed for Grown-Ups: A Roundup of Relationship Self-Help". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2025-07-06.
  8. ^ Lilla, Kristen (2019-01-02). "Becoming Cliterate: A Literature Review". American Journal of Sexuality Education. 14 (1): 134–137. doi:10.1080/15546128.2018.1518738. ISSN 1554-6128.
  9. ^ van Ditzhuijzen, Jenneke; Overeem, Amely (April 2025). "Pleasure-Inclusive Sex Education, Sexual Agency, and Sexual Well-Being in Adolescents and Young Adults: A Scoping Review". Archives of Sexual Behavior. 54 (4): 1627–1648. doi:10.1007/s10508-025-03103-8. ISSN 1573-2800. PMC 12011893. PMID 40064738.
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