The power of orgasm
Orgasm is arguably a very private experience. How can one describe orgasm? In medical terms, the orgasm is an intensely pleasurable sensation followed by a feel of great relaxation resulted from burst of accumulated sexual tension. Physically it is manifested as rhythmic muscular contractions in the pelvic region. Overall, it is a total psychological and body response.
How can orgasm affect our well-being? First of all, the experience of orgasm varies among individual. Some can have subtle and mild orgasm while others might enjoy exploding and intense fireworks-like orgasm. The quality of orgasm is dependent on multitude of factors including psychological (mood, attitude towards sexual experience, relation to partner) and physical (health condition, fatigue and length of last orgasm). Whatever level of orgasm one have during their sexual intercourse, beyond the pleasure, it produces many benefits to our body and wellness:
- Orgasm releases endorphin hormone that has a distinct soothing and tranquilizing effect to our body. As a result, we can ward off insomnia and have better sleep leading to quality rest necessary for our well-being
- Orgasm is typically followed by lower blood pressure and sudden relaxation. The condition puts our heart and body in general into a calming break.
- The sexual stimulation triggers the release of phenetylamine, a type of natural amphetamine that controls our appetite. With the intent to achieve orgasm, our desire for food (or even cigarette) can be reduced or control.
- Sexual activities that finally lead to orgasm burn calories
- Orgasm can effectively relieves stress and tension
With all those fabulous effects, no wonder that we expect that it happen more often.
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