Two years ago, when we first became lovers, Tess and I were both relatively inexperienced sexually; I was only her third partner, and she was my fourth. And though I tried to be a considerate, attentive partner, it became apparent after a few sessions of love-making that I was not able to make her come. At twenty-three, I had never encountered this problem before — probably owing more to luck than skill.

We finally talked about it and Tess admitted, with some embarrassment, that she had never had an orgasm. She had often faked one, she said, to please her lovers.

I contemplated my lovely partner. Her large green eyes were downcast, and her soft brown hair flowed gently over her shoulders as she hugged her knees to her chest. I wanted very much to please her, but I was a fairly shy and serious young man, not... Read More