An orgasm is a unique combination of both physical and psychological sensations, which appear at the height of sexual arousal. It can be described as the ‘ultimate stage’ of the sexual act, which brings a sensation of satisfaction and fulfilment.
What happens during an orgasm?
An orgasm is the pinnacle of sexual stimulation and, for men, is generally associated with ejaculation and contraction of the perineal muscles. For women, an orgasm is generally associated with the clitoris retracting along with shuddering muscle contractions in the perineal and vaginal areas.
For both men and women, heart rate accelerates, blood vessels dilate, hair bristles, nipples swell during climax and eyes are often kept closed due to temporary aversion to light.
In some rare cases, women may sometimes gush or squirt a watery liquid, like an ejaculation, when they orgasm. This can be quite embarrassing and some women consult a doctor in the belief that they actually incontinent! In reality though, this odourless ‘geyser’ is still quite a mysterious phenomenon. In normal circumstances, female ejaculatory discharge is generally 3 to 5 centimetres cubed in volume and is described as a milky, sweet-tasting substance.
For both men and women, heart rate accelerates, blood vessels dilate, hair bristles, nipples swell during climax and eyes are often kept closed due to temporary aversion to light.
In some rare cases, women may sometimes gush or squirt a watery liquid, like an ejaculation, when they orgasm. This can be quite embarrassing and some women consult a doctor in the belief that they actually incontinent! In reality though, this odourless ‘geyser’ is still quite a mysterious phenomenon. In normal circumstances, female ejaculatory discharge is generally 3 to 5 centimetres cubed in volume and is described as a milky, sweet-tasting substance.
Why is orgasm so good?
As usual when it comes to sex (and love!), the most important feelings are experienced... in your brain! Over and above the physiological sensations described above, physical pleasure, like sport, triggers endorphins in the brain through a process called hypophysis.
These endorphins are 100% natural molecules, very similar to morphine, which give that feel-good factor and a sensation of fulfilment... so that’s why you feel so good after an orgasm! What is more, according to Theresa Crenshaw, author of “The Alchemy of Love and Lust”, sex also triggers a release of DHEA (or dehydroepiandrosterone), which acts as an antidepressant: DHEA is apparently five times more concentrated during orgasm!
These endorphins are 100% natural molecules, very similar to morphine, which give that feel-good factor and a sensation of fulfilment... so that’s why you feel so good after an orgasm! What is more, according to Theresa Crenshaw, author of “The Alchemy of Love and Lust”, sex also triggers a release of DHEA (or dehydroepiandrosterone), which acts as an antidepressant: DHEA is apparently five times more concentrated during orgasm!
What triggers an orgasm?
Now that is the million dollar question! "There’s no such thing as a standard orgasm,” explains sexologist Marie-Hélène Colson. One thing is for sure though; this is another one of those occasions where men and women are diametrically opposed!
While orgasm is generally simple and relatively rapid for men, it can be quite an uncertain phenomenon for women, generally taking longer to achieve... And that is where the main difficulty can lie for achieving a mutually satisfying sex life!
Triggered by the stimulation of erogenous zones, female orgasm requires that a woman know her body well, and that she has cleared away any ‘inhibitions’ and intimate taboos, which may restrict and stop her from "letting go" enough. There is nothing unusual in a young woman not experiencing orgasms right away during her first sexual encounters.
However, a woman who has “mastered” the art of orgasm does have one big advantage over her male partner: multiple and several successive orgasms! Men however, must wait a certain lapse of time after each ejaculation, which can be very short for young men, increasing significantly with age.
While orgasm is generally simple and relatively rapid for men, it can be quite an uncertain phenomenon for women, generally taking longer to achieve... And that is where the main difficulty can lie for achieving a mutually satisfying sex life!
Triggered by the stimulation of erogenous zones, female orgasm requires that a woman know her body well, and that she has cleared away any ‘inhibitions’ and intimate taboos, which may restrict and stop her from "letting go" enough. There is nothing unusual in a young woman not experiencing orgasms right away during her first sexual encounters.
However, a woman who has “mastered” the art of orgasm does have one big advantage over her male partner: multiple and several successive orgasms! Men however, must wait a certain lapse of time after each ejaculation, which can be very short for young men, increasing significantly with age.
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