Mary Roach is funny, and very deft at speaking about difficult topics without descending into smut or anaesthetising the audience with euphemism. And yet I came away from this talk feeling quite undernourished.

The jury's still out on female orgasm, but what about males? Much more straightforward, right? Well, yes and no.

Orgasm is something that is so unique to each person, it is a process of trial and error for countless women to figure out exactly how that works for them.

Understanding why some women fake orgasm as a method of avoidance while others fake orgasm to make their sex life more fun is important. These are factors that may have a significant impact on women's self-esteem and romantic relationships.

Taboos change with the times. And though they might bring excitement, they may come with shame. Shame has no place in the bedroom.