I was aware of that bias in the piece, but still thought it was interesting. The problem is that in the modern age, sex is only seen as desirable or worthwhile if there's an orgasm attached. The idea of sex as a way to be close or to just have a 'nice time' has been lost.

And while the piece does touch on the benefits of other aspects of sex, it does carry the 'orgasm agenda' as well. Certainly the most actively and highly sexed partner I've ever had probably only orgasmed a couple of times total with me over a few years, but she really enjoyed the sex, often being the one initiating it.

I'm assuming that there's not been much research done on the health benefits of highly enjoyable sex without orgasms. I'll add it to the list of possible research subjects :)