July 31

International Orgasm Day

Originating from Brazil to celebrate sexuality, this day is now dedicated globally to promoting sexual health, pleasure, and open dialogue about adult intimacy.

A sophisticated image of a couple representing intimacy

Speaking Discussion (Adults Only)

Why is society often so uncomfortable discussing sexual pleasure openly?
Do you think sexual health and wellness should be a bigger part of standard medical education?
How does poor communication ruin physical intimacy between couples?
Is physical pleasure equally as important as emotional connection in a romantic relationship?
How do movies and television create unrealistic expectations about adult relationships?

Activity 1: The Taboo Debate

Motion: "The lack of open discussion about sexual pleasure in formal education is a major cause of relationship failure and poor mental health in adults."

Split into two teams. Team A argues that pleasure is a fundamental part of human well-being and should be normalised; Team B argues that it is a strictly private matter and formal education should stick to biological facts only.

Activity 2: Rapid Fire Sentences

Complete the sentence and justify it in 20 seconds.

"In my culture, discussing physical intimacy is considered..."
"I think the media's representation of romance is usually..."
"The most important factor in a long-term relationship is..."

Adult Key Vocabulary

Intimacy (Noun) Close familiarity or friendship; a private and personal relationship.
Wellness (Noun) The state of being in good health, especially as an actively pursued goal.
Taboo (Noun) A social or religious custom prohibiting or restricting a particular practice or association.
Psychological (Adj) Relating to the mental and emotional state of a person.
Dialogue (Noun) A discussion between two or more people or groups, especially one directed towards exploration.

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Fluency Catalyst

Idioms of Connection: When talking about relationships, native speakers often say "To be on the same wavelength" (to think in a similar way) or "To click with someone" (to have an immediate connection). Try using these in your discussion!