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How Will You Celebrate the International Day of Female Orgasm?

Did you even know that such a thing existed? Because it totally does. And we should definitely adopt it here in the U.S.

Sunnivie Brydum

<p>Sunnivie is an award-winning journalist and the managing editor at <em>The Advocate</em>. A proud spouse and puppy-parent, Sunnivie strives to queer up the world of reporting while covering the politics of equality daily.</p>

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Sunnivie Brydum

sunnivie

August 08 2013 3:24 PM EST

November 08 2024 6:36 AM EST

Did you even know that such a thing existed? Because it totally does. And we should definitely adopt it here in the U.S.

Further solidifying their reputation as a sultry, sensual people, Brazilians celebrate the Día Internacional del Orgasmo Femenino (or International Day of Female Orgasm) every August 8. In case you didn't know — that's today!

According to theInternational Business Times, the holiday arose after a straight Councilor "decided to compensate his wife for some sexual debts that he had," and proposed "a day dedicated to stimulate sexual pleasure in its maximum expression."

Although the holiday may have been established by a straight dude, we're pretty confident you lovely ladies can queer this celebration. We're even willing to bet that for many of you, the female orgasm is not the "mysterious part of sex" that the IB Times makes it out to be.

So how are you going to celebrate this sensual holiday? Perhaps you'll steal away for some "afternoon delight" with your partner, or maybe you'll schedule some "personal time" with you and your favorite sex toy before bed tonight. Then again, maybe you'll tune in to some kinky, queer women-centric porn like that produced by out filmmaker Courtney Trouble.