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What Women Want

A New York Times article explored what women want.
In January 2009, The New York Times Magazine ran an article that caught Oprah's attention—and had readers across the country talking. "What Do Women Want?" explored what causes female arousal, and the conclusion raised eyebrows. In the article, female sex therapist Dr. Marta Meana claims that when it comes to sex, what women really want is to be wanted. "Being desired is the real orgasm," she says.

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From The Oprah Winfrey Show Sex: Women Reveal What They Really Want