An orgasm is a rush of pleasure that usually comes from contractions of the muscles in the vagina, anus, and abdomen. It can feel like light pops, waves, vibrations, an explosion, or anything in between.
During an orgasm, several areas in your brain are active, leading to the release of the hormones serotonin and oxytocin. Experts believe this could lead to a boost in happiness, bonding with your partner, or a reduction in stress.
Orgasm intensity varies from time to time and from person to person. Hormones may play a role, sexologists say. Some women report feeling more desire at certain points in their cycle, which could make an especially satisfying orgasm more likely.
The difference between clitoral and vaginal orgasms is where you are being stimulated. These orgasms may feel very different to some women—fuller and deeper during intercourse, say, but more focused on your genitals if you masturbate by touching your clitoris. But experts say what’s going on in your body is about the same. It’s all caused by clitoral stimulation.
“Though the tip is usually the most sensitive part by far, research shows that most of the clitoris is erectile tissue inside a woman’s body,” explains sex educator Dorian Solot. “So when internal stimulation feels good, it’s the nerves and erectile tissue of the clitoris that are being stimulated. Now that we understand this, we realize there’s really only one kind of orgasm.” (A man, by the way, can have an orgasm if his penis or his prostate is stimulated. The sensation is usually, but not always, strongest in the genital area. “Men are more similar that way than women,” says sex researcher Beverly Whipple, PhD, professor emerita at Rutgers University.)
The G-spot may be a hot spot—or not. Also known as the urethral sponge, the G-spot is an area about 2 inches inside the vagina toward the belly side. It wraps around the urethra, swelling with fluid during arousal. If sufficiently stimulated, it can be felt through the vaginal wall. But it doesn’t always feel good. (The G-spot got its name from American gynecologist Ernst Grafenberg.)
Multiple orgasms are two or more in a row before a woman returns to her pre-orgasmic state. But each one has its own buildup, Solot says. “It’s not the same as one big orgasm with a bunch of after-shocks.” Plenty of women say they’re blissfully satisfied with a single good one. Others may find that they’re too sensitive to have more than one in a short period.
By Kara Jesella
Comments (13)
As a middle aged woman, this was not any new information. Why not put out something that not most women already know?
I wouldn’t consider my self a sexpert but I did not learn anything new. I have to agree with Debi and I’m not middle aged (unless 25 is the new 50).
yeah this content was pretty lame. i learned all this when i was about 16.
This may be foundational information, but from working with women in our E-Sensual Woman online program, I can tell you that many women do not have the most basic information about their bodies and sex. I may actually print this out for them.
Becky
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DONT KNOW IF I HAVE EVEN EVER HAD AN ORGASAM ITS FRUSTRATING WHAT DO I DO. i THOUGHT I WAS BUT I NEVER FEEL SASTIFIED COMPLETLY, LIKE CLIMAX WITHOUT THE ORGASM
melia meliayhuff@yahoo.com
how to have a real orgasms
Need just to give my help to Sheila harris. Okay Sheila, to reach the state of orgasm is a self-educated experience with your partner. Try time to time to be deeply developing a focused and very transparent dialogue through an opened talking sometimes about sex relations with your partner. It helps a lot. Sex is not a self-pleasure or a oneway concern, you should know exactly what are you looking to reach while in search of intimacy life improvement. Do you have sometimes to talk while recognizing both of you, your personal sex strengths and weaknesses? Why not, to try changing old systems of doing?
With respects,
Ray
i never had an orgasm with a partner..but i have multiple Orgasms in some other ways. Not even touching mine.imagination and exerting effort in a crossed legged manner whatsoever…i read somewhere its normal–but id rather enjoy orgasm with a partner….how???
As a big woman, and after almost 14 years of sexual life, i had a hard time feeling a orgasm but I can have them, and is more provable when i do Kegel, so in my opinion kegel`s really works. Go ahead end try, you got notingh to losse.
Oh i have multiple orgasms all the time. Its called buy a vibrator!
I recently had a LEEP procedure done, before I did, it was obvious that something just not right was going on down there (foul smell, also slimy discharge). Now, it’s been 3 months since surgery, and my boyfriend and I have started having sex again. But I find that I still have a bit of a stronger smell than usual.. Like should I be cleaning myself out after he comes inside me? there’s no way were going to use condoms, we’ve been together for how long.. Please help.
CD