The film "Pour le plaisir": a feel-good comedy
Release date: May 6, 2026 | Runtime: 1h29 | Genre: Comedy
Director: Reem Kherici Cast: Alexandra Lamy, François Cluzet, Mitty Hazanavicius, Kyan Khojandi, François-Xavier Demaison, Reem Kherici
Fanny (Alexandra Lamy) and Tom (François Cluzet) have been married for 20 years. Happy, or so it seems. Until the day Fanny reveals a secret that changes everything: she has never had an orgasm. Tom, an engineer at heart, refuses to accept this state of affairs. His response? To invent the object himself that will revolutionize female pleasure. Together, they embark on a quest as zany as it is moving, which will transform their relationship.
What makes this film so endearing is the perfect balance between comedy and sincerity. Reem Kherici addresses an intimate issue, long kept silent, with finesse and humor. The film explores the difficulty of daring to speak up, and above all, of learning to understand each other as a couple—without ever falling into vulgarity or gratuitous provocation.
The chemistry between Alexandra Lamy and François Cluzet does the rest: we laugh, we are touched, and we leave the theater wanting to talk about it.
The true story behind the film: Michael and Brigitte Lenke
The film is loosely inspired by a very real—and equally incredible—story.
Michael Lenke, a German engineer based in Metten, Bavaria, one day stumbled upon an American study that left him speechless: more than 50% of women never have an orgasm. Where others might have shrugged their shoulders, he saw a mission.
He delved into medical books, consulted gynecologists, and headed down to his basement with an idea in mind: alternating air pressure around the clitoris could be the key. His first prototype? A modified aquarium pump connected to a plastic tube.
To test his invention, he turned to the most important person in his life: Brigitte, his wife. A banker by training and his business partner for 30 years, she agreed to play guinea pig—not without humor. The initial tests were far from conclusive, but Michael persisted. Two years of tinkering, adjustments, and optimizations later, Brigitte finally achieved the expected result.
Convinced, but not yet certain that the device would work for other women, Michael contacted a local club. Out of 50 women who tested the product, 49 achieved orgasm. The result speaks for itself.
Brigitte chose the name: Womanizer.
In 2014, the patent for Pleasure Air Technology was filed, and the first model—the W100—was presented at a trade show. The rest is history: the Womanizer is now sold in over 40 countries, with more than 10 million units sold worldwide.
Pleasure Air Technology: how does it work?
That is where the entire revolution of the Womanizer lies.
Unlike a classic vibrator, which stimulates through direct contact and mechanical vibrations, the Womanizer uses Pleasure Air Technology: stimulation via air pressure waves, without direct contact with the clitoris.
In concrete terms:
- The soft silicone head surrounds the clitoris without touching it
- Air pulsations create a rhythmic suction and release effect
- The clitoris is stimulated in depth, including its internal parts—where the 8,000 nerve endings of this organ are concentrated
Why is it different? Because direct stimulation can become uncomfortable or too intense. Pulsed air, on the other hand, offers a progressive, gentler, and often more effective buildup—without the feeling of overstimulation that some women experience with traditional vibrators.
The numbers speak for themselves: in tests, more than half of women reach orgasm in less than a minute, and 73% report multiple orgasms.
This technology has also shed light on a subject ignored for too long: the orgasm gap—the disparity in sexual satisfaction between women and men. According to a representative study conducted in France in 2024, 60% of French women have faked an orgasm, and 35% do so occasionally or every time. The film "Pour le plaisir" tackles this with great accuracy.
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FAQ
Is "Pour le plaisir" based on a true story?
Yes, the film is loosely inspired by the true story of Michael and Brigitte Lenke, the Bavarian couple who invented the Womanizer between 2012 and 2014. The characters of Fanny and Tom are fictional, but the main plot points—the aquarium pump, the tests, the quest for female orgasm—are very real.
Who invented the Womanizer?
The Womanizer was invented by Michael Lenke, a German engineer, with the essential support of his wife Brigitte Lenke, who was the first tester of the prototypes. The first product, the W100, was launched in 2014 in Bavaria, Germany.
How does the Womanizer stimulator work?
The Womanizer uses Pleasure Air Technology: a silicone head surrounds the clitoris and sends air pulsations that stimulate it without direct contact. No mechanical vibrations on the skin—just pulsed air that creates a soft and rhythmic suction effect, particularly effective for achieving clitoral orgasm.
Is the Womanizer really effective?
Feedback is very positive. In studies conducted by the brand, more than 90% of users achieve orgasm, and more than half in less than a minute. The contactless technology also reduces the risk of overstimulation, making it a preferred choice for women who have difficulty reaching orgasm with other toys.
Where to buy a Womanizer in France?
You can find the entire Womanizer range at quedulove.store/collections/womanizer, with discreet delivery in France.
