The orgasm gap between men and women during heterosexual encounters is due to a lack of clitoral stimulation, according to Laurie Mintz, an emeritus professor of psychology at the University of Florida. Mintz argues that cultural messages and media portrayal of intercourse as the primary sexual act perpetuate this gap. Educating people about women's capacity for orgasm and empowering women to communicate their desires and explore their own pleasure can help bridge the orgasm gap between genders.