Over the last number of months, we’ve learned a thing or two about the wide range of contraceptives that are available on the market today. Now, we are going to continue our focus on health by studying a wide range of topics relating to sex and sexual health. Last week, we focused on his key erogenous zones to help spice up your love life, while this week, we'll be looking at ways to achieve that perfect orgasm. _____________________________________________________________ With lots of myths going around about how to achieve the perfect orgasm, we’ve combined all of the best tips to give you one handy guide to bring the oomph back into your sex life. DIY One of the best ways to help you achieve orgasm is to begin with a little bit of DIY. Studies have shown that almost 50% of women experience their first orgasm by masturbation and basically, once you know what you like, you’ll be able to show him and share the experience. Cut back According to some recent studies, women could be seriously lessening their chances of orgasm if they overindulge with alcohol. Cut back your intake and see what dizzying heights you can reach. Yoga Time to sign up to your nearest yoga class ladies as it has been shown that yoga helps women to achieve orgasm. Not only is it good for your mental state, but there's now an even better reason to join your local class! Headache? Studies have shown that nearly half of all headache sufferers actually have their symptoms eased by orgasm. So if your head is killing you, you actually have the perfect excuse to get between the sheets! Foreplay We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again and again and again – and perhaps even shout it off the rooftops: foreplay is absolutely key to help a woman on her way to orgasm. Remember, it takes an average of eight minutes for a woman to reach her peak, so be sure to get some vital foreplay in to achieve that moment. The big C Never underestimate the importance of the clitoris as it has been shown that the majority of women need clitoral stimulation in order to climax, be it during foreplay or intercourse. The G-spot is also a favourite with experts as a good way to get women to orgasm. In the mood You’re less likely to reach orgasm if you’re feeling stressed or insecure about yourself. Take a deep breath and relax – the more your body relaxes, the more likely you are to orgasm. Better yet, get your partner to give you a massage. Not only will it help you to relax, but it's a sure fire way to get you in the mood too! Oral sex Oral sex is a key way for women to reach orgasm. Getting your man to use his hands or a sex toy of your choice at the same time can also make this a pretty amazing experience. Time of the month Don’t forget that your ability to climax can vary according to the time of the month and at what stage of the menstrual cycle you are. It’s quite usual for women to orgasm easier midway through the cycle, while a lot of women feel more turned on just before their period. Ageing well If you ever stress out about getting older on your birthday, then stop. It has been shown that the ability to have multiple orgasms seems to increase with age. Winning. If you have any problems achieving orgasm, make an appointment with your GP and they will be able to advise you. You can read more about the formula for a perfect orgasm here.