SMNTY Classics: Who fakes orgasms?

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SMNTY Classics: Who fakes orgasms?

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How many people have actually faked an orgasm? How have cultural perceptions of orgasms changed over time? Join Cristen and Caroline as they cut past the cultural baggage and get to the facts behind sex and orgasms in this classic episode.
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