Orgasm is probably one of the most used words in the context of talking about sex. Everyone aspires to it, they dream to learn the plural, jet. But do we know how orgasms look from the physiological side? A look at pleasure from physiology.
The orgasm of a man and a woman is different in many ways
Orgasm, otherwise the peak is a moment of intense sexual arousal and a sense of pleasure. This is usually the end of intercourse or masturbation. After orgasm comes sexual satisfaction and relaxation. Female and male orgasms differ in many ways. Not every intercourse should end with an orgasm of both sides. Men reach a maximum much more often than women.
In 1966, William Masters and Virginia Johnson published the book “Human Sexual Intercourse (Sexual Reactions).” It was a revolution in science and society – before that, almost nothing had been written about the physiology of sex. They studied sex for several years, conducted hundreds of tests to find out everything about the process and reactions of the body.
Masters and Johnson identify four stages of intercourse that occur in both women and men: arousal (increased pressure, increased heart rate and breathing, increased muscle tone), plateau, orgasm and relaxation. The division is quite general and not accurate, each person and each relationship has its own pace and intensity.
Common features of female and male orgasm:
- • higher blood pressure,
- • cardiopalmus,
- • greater muscle tension,
- • dilated pupils,
- • muscle contractions of the genitals.
But there are also differences. They are hidden in the processes that occur in the body at the peak moment.
Male Orgasm: Physiology
How does a male orgasm work? During a male climax, sperm are pumped into the urethra by spasms of the muscles of the vas deferens, prostate and rectum. Then the sperm breaks out, that is, the so-called ejaculation occurs. Pleasure is mainly caused by the flow of sperm from the penis. After orgasm, the penis quickly returns to a state of rest and for some time a man cannot achieve an erection. This is the so-called period of refraction, that is, insensitivity to stimuli. It takes several minutes or hours, sometimes a day.
Female Orgasm: Physiology
What is a female orgasm? This is a cycle of uncontrolled cramping of the uterus and cervix. The contraction is caused by oxytocin, a hormone produced by the hypothalamus. At the exit of the vagina, the muscles that form the so-called orgasmic platform tightly cover the penis of a man. After an orgasm, cramps stop and the genitals return to normal. It happens that a woman experiences multiple orgasms.
Orgasm: a difficult thing
Description of the orgasm is not an easy task, because it is a subjective experience, and it is difficult to control. Specialists very often rely on survey data. Studies conducted in 2009 show that more than half (56.1%) of respondents say they regularly feel this way. Respondents answered questions online.
While in the case of men, such a statement is quite likely (a healthy man of a suitable age has an innate ability to reach a peak), the statements of women appear to be very doubtful. It is possible that it is the result of social pressure – the belief that successful sex should end with an orgasm is widespread.
Orgasm: is there a simple “path” for him?
There is no single universal way to achieve orgasm. Men usually experience this mechanically, and women have more diverse physical and emotional needs, which depend on many factors, such as sexual experience, age, or personality. The key point here is getting to know the body, needs and desires of both you and your partner. It is worth reading more or less general studies on human anatomy, for example, those related to the erogenous zones of men and women.