A recent scientific review has found that plant-based therapy may help women struggling with orgasm difficulty, a condition estimated to affect about 41 percent of women worldwide. The review highlights improvements in orgasm frequency, intensity, quality, ease, and multiorgasmic capacity across multiple studies.
Researchers examined studies spanning 50 years and found that women using plant-derived treatments before sexual activity consistently reported better sexual function. Clinical trials also showed that targeted suppositories and mindful use could significantly improve orgasm function, including satisfaction and overall sexual experience, particularly in patients with acquired sexual difficulties, such as those recovering from gynecological cancer.
“These findings suggest that female orgasm difficulty should be considered for treatment using plant-based therapies and that such treatments may be evaluated as a potential first-line option,” the review stated. The authors emphasized the need for additional randomized controlled trials to determine optimal dosing, timing, and administration methods.
Beyond orgasm improvements, other studies cited in the review indicate that plant-based therapies may enhance sexual desire, arousal, and sensitivity, while reducing sexual distress. Research also suggests these therapies may be more effective at improving sexual satisfaction than alcohol, which has been traditionally used to facilitate sexual experiences.
Previous studies on broad-spectrum, high-CBD suppositories showed reduced menstrual-related symptoms, while combined use with mindful exercises enhanced sexual function, arousal, and orgasm, and decreased sexual pain.
While researchers caution that dosage is key—too much THC can reduce sexual performance—the growing body of evidence suggests that plant-based therapy could improve sexual health, relationships, and quality of life for millions of women.
Co-author Suzanne Mulvehill emphasized that while preliminary evidence is strong, “gold-standard randomized trials are now needed to clarify the most effective approaches across different subtypes of orgasm difficulty, including lifelong, acquired, and situational challenges.”
The findings add to a broader understanding of how natural, plant-derived therapies can positively impact sexual function and well-being.
