Sequoia’s Partnership with Tor Vergata University

On June 5, 2025, the Ethics Committee of Tor Vergata University in Rome approved the final version of the partnership agreement between the university and Sequoia.

How the Partnership Began

A year ago, Sequoia’s Chief Medical Officer, Olga Nevdah and I traveled to Madrid to attend the ICSM (International Consultation on Sexual Medicine) scientific conference. There, we met Dr. Emmanuele A. Jannini and Dr. Andrea Sansone. They told us about their research on orgasm - one of the least studied aspects of human sexual function. While people usually think of orgasm as something you either experience or don’t, the doctors believe its intensity could be an important health indicator.

They’re studying how overall physical condition affects orgasm strength, and in turn, how orgasm intensity may reflect a person’s health. To measure this, they even developed a special tool: the "Orgasmometer"

Research Publication on the Orgasmometer in PLOS ONE

To provide further insight on orgasmic intensity, a topic largely overlooked in research in the last decades, new methods of gathering information are necessary. As an example, does alcohol intake affect orgasmic intensity? Or does physical exercise? Despite largely anecdotal reports, no definite evidence has ever been collected in these regards. The researchers were looking for a safe and ethical way to collect data - and they saw our app as a potential fit. With Sequoia, they could collect anonymous data from a large number of users over time.

We were excited to collaborate, especially since our app already includes a built-in health tracker. Technically, only minor adjustments were needed.

Implementing the Orgasm Intensity Scale in Sequoia’s Tracker

After several meetings, a draft agreement was prepared and submitted to the university’s Ethics Committee. Now that it’s approved, we’re ready to move forward.

What’s Next

With the agreement officially signed, we’re beginning the project. The university will recruit volunteers for the study, and we’ll give all participants free access to the full Sequoia app.

The study will run for about 3 months. During this time, participants will log health data in the tracker - including information about sex and orgasms. Later, the collected data will be anonymized and analyzed by researchers at Tor Vergata.

Final Thoughts

We are happy to collaborate with Tor Vergata University and contribute to such an important study. We hope our participation will support progress in sexual health research and help people improve their health and quality of life.

We’ll be sure to share the results of the study with you - so stay tuned

Tor Vergata University (source: Wikipedia)