Orgasms

An orgasm is when a person reaches peak pleasure. The body releases tension, and the perineal muscles, anal sphincter, and reproductive organs rhythmically contract. Males will usually ejaculate when reaching an orgasm and females will experience vaginal wall contractions. Females may also ejaculate during sexual activity or when experiencing an orgasm.

During an orgasm, people may experience an intense feeling of pleasure in the genitals and throughout the body. Orgasms can feel different for each individual.

After an orgasm, the face, neck, or chest may flush. People may also feel sleepy, relaxed, or happy afterwards due to a release of endorphins. For females, the muscles in the vagina and anus may contract roughly once per second, for around five to eiht times. Heart and breathing rates may increase. Before and during an orgasm, the vagina may become wet, and it may even ejaculate this fluid. Directly after an orgasm, the clitoris may feel more sensitive or uncomfortable to touch.

For males, the muscles in the penis and anus may contract around once every second, between five to eight times. Heart and breathing rates may increase. The penis may release around 1–2 tablespoons of semen. People may not ejaculate during an orgasm, but both usually occur simultaneously. Directly after an orgasm, the head of the penis may feel more sensitive or uncomfortable to touch.

4 four phase of Orgasms.

1. Excitement

2. Plateau

3. Orgasm

4. Resolution

The following description of the bodily process of female orgasms:

1. Excitement

During female stimulation, either physically or psychologically, the blood vessels within the genitals dilate. Increased blood supply causes fluid to pass through the vaginal walls, making the vulva swollen and wet. Internally, the top of the vagina expands.

During this phase, heart rate and breathing quicken, and blood pressure increases. Blood vessel dilation can lead to the person appearing flushed, particularly on the neck and chest.

2. Plateau

As blood flow to the introitus (vaginal opening) reaches its limit, it becomes firm. Breasts can increase in size, and increased blood flow to the areola causes the nipples to appear less erect. The clitoris pulls back against the pubic bone, seemingly disappearing.

3. Orgasm

The genital muscles, including the uterus and vaginal opening, experience rhythmic contractions around less than a second apart. The female orgasm typically lasts longer than the male orgasm, at an average of around 20–35 seconds.

Unlike males, most females do not have a recovery period and so can have further orgasms with repeated stimulation.

4. Resolution

The body gradually returns to its former state. Swelling reduces while the pulse and breathing slow.

The following description of the bodily process of male orgasms:

1. Excitement

Male stimulation, either physically or psychologically, can lead to an erection. Blood flows into the corpora (spongy tissue running the length of the penis), causing the penis to grow in size and become rigid. The testicles draw up toward the body as the scrotum tightens.

2. Plateau

As the blood vessels in and around the penis fill with blood, the glans and testicles increase in size. In addition, thigh and buttock muscles tense, blood pressure rises, the pulse quickens, and the rate of breathing increases.

3. Orgasm

Semen enters the urethra by a series of contractions in the pelvic floor muscles, the prostate gland, the seminal vesicles, and the vas deferens. Contractions in the pelvic floor muscles and prostate gland also force the semen out of the penis in a process called ejaculation.

4. Resolution

The male now enters a temporary recovery phase. This is the refractory period, and its length varies from person to person. It can last from a few minutes to a few days, and this period generally grows longer as a male ages.

During this phase, the penis and testicles return to their original size. The breathing may be heavy and fast, and the pulse will be elevated.

While the length of an orgasm varies for each individual, orgasms tend to last between 10–60 seconds.

Orgasms can help people to sleep better. It is true that orgasms achieved with a partner resulted in good sleep outcomes. Orgasms achieved through masturbation resulted in better sleep quality and reduced the time taken to fall asleep. The body releases a hormone called oxytocin during an orgasm. Oxytocin may have a variety of health benefits, such as:

1. Regulating anxiety

2. Reducing the risk of heart disease

3. Reducing the risk of cancer, such as ovarian cancer

In addition, there is some evidence that frequent ejaculation in males might reduce the risk of prostate cancer. Research finds that healthcare professionals diagnosed prostate cancer less frequently in those who had high ejaculation rates.

There are many different types of orgasms, some of which are detailed below:

1. Clitoral orgasm: This is when an orgasm occurs due to stimulation of the clitoris.

2. Vaginal orgasm: This is when an orgasm occurs vaginal stimulation. Vaginal orgasms are related to the indirect stimulation of the clitoris during sex.

3. Blended orgasm: This occurs when clitoral and vaginal orgasms occur together.

4. Anal orgasm: Some females experience orgasms during anal sex.

6. G-spot orgasm: An orgasm can occur as a result of stimulation of the G-spot.

7. Multiple orgasms: A person can experience a series of orgasms over a short time. Females have a shorter refractory (recovery) period, which allows them to experience multiple orgasms in a shorter period of time.

8. Imagery-induced: Orgasms can occur as a response to imagery without physical stimulation. Orgasms can occur as a result of self-induced imagery.

9. Nipple orgasm: A person may reach an orgasm due to stimulation of the nipples alone. Stimulation of the nipples can activate the part of the brain that also activates with genital stimulation.

Males can experience multiple orgasms. However, this is not common. The older a man gets, the less likely he is going to experience multiple orgasms. There are two types of male multiple orgasms: sporadic and condensed.

Sporadic multiple orgasms will have intervals of a few minutes. Condensed multiple orgasms consist of two to four orgasmic bursts in the space of a few seconds to 2 minutes.

Orgasms typically occur as part of a sexual response cycle. They often take place following the continual stimulation of erogenous zones, such as the genitals, anus, nipples, and perineum. Orgasms occur following two basic responses to continual stimulation:

• Vasocongestion: This is the process in which body tissues fill up with blood, swelling in size as a result.
• Myotonia: This is the process in which muscles tense, including both voluntary flexing and involuntary contracting.

It is important to emphasize that people can experience an orgasm from stimulation other than in the genital area, such as the ears or nipples. Even mental stimulation can produce an orgasm.

Orgasmic disorders can lead to distress, frustration, and feelings of shame, both for the person experiencing the symptoms and their sexual partner.

Although orgasms occur similarly in all genders, healthcare professionals tend to describe orgasm disorders in gendered terms.

Female orgasmic disorders center around the absence or significant delay of orgasms following sufficient stimulation.

Doctors refer to the absence of having orgasms as anorgasmia. This term can either refer to when a person has never experienced an orgasm (primary anorgasmia) or when a person who previously experienced orgasms no longer can (secondary anorgasmia). The condition can occur generally or in specific situations.

Female orgasmic disorders can occur as the result of physical causes, such as gynecological conditions or the use of certain medications, or psychological causes such as anxiety or depression.

Male orgasmic disorder (male anorgasmia) involves a persistent and recurrent delay or absence of orgasm following sufficient stimulation.

Male anorgasmia can be a lifelong condition or one that happens after a period of regular sexual functioning. The condition can occur generally or in specific situations. Male anorgasmia can occur as the result of physical conditions such as low testosterone, psychological conditions such as anxiety, or through the use of certain medications such as antidepressants.

Premature ejaculation:

Ejaculation in males is closely associated with an orgasm. Premature ejaculation, where a male ejaculates sooner than they would want to, is a common sexual complaint. Premature ejaculation may be due to a combination of psychological factors such as guilt or anxiety and biological factors such as hormone levels or nerve damage.

In summary, orgasms can be different for each individual and do not only occur through sexual stimulation. Orgasms release endorphins, known as feel-good hormones, which may make people feel sleepy, relaxed, or happy afterwards. Orgasms do not only occur during sexual stimulation. People of all genders can experience orgasm disorders.

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