If it did not exist, it would have to be invented: and the human body. The only machine that, in terms of perfection, is considered unsurpassed. It embodies a very advanced nanotechnology that the human being has not yet been able to replicate. And it is precisely this technology that allows us to ‘enjoy’ the most beautiful moments of our life, including orgasm. But what really happens inside us during the peak of sexual pleasure
is explained – in part – by science. The mystery of orgasm is yet to be revealed
There have been many scientists who have done their utmost in recent centuries to fully understand the mystery behind the essence of physical pleasure. However, despite many avenues have been opened and several gaps filled, we cannot fail to quote the words of the neuroscientist of Rutgers University, Barry Komisaruk: “There are still too many things we have not understood about orgasms”. And all this despite the fact that he has spent many years of his life subjecting people of all ages and sexes to resonance imaging, to see which areas were activated in the brain during orgasm. Fun fact: the little death
Did you know that, although rarely, you can faint or have heart attacks during an orgasm
Perhaps this is why some people in France define orgasm as la petit mort. Most Important Discovery: Orgasm Conquers Your Brain
Perhaps it would be more correct to say that orgasm literally takes over your brain. According to studies conducted by Komisaruk, orgasm activates several brain areas: the hypothalamus – which belongs to the involuntary control – the limbic system – which supervises emotions connected to memory – and the prefrontal cortex, used in problem solving. On a practical level, during the climax of pleasure, about thirty primary brain systems ‘ignite’ and “this is by no means a separate and local event: there is no orgasm center”. Orgasm essentially takes over all brain functions.Fun fact: it’s a question of genes
According to a study conducted in Great Britain, the fact that a woman can orgasm or not could be due to genetic differences. Orgasm is better than a pain reliever
According to some studies conducted together with Dr. Whipple, specialized in sexology, it was found that orgasms improve the perception and tolerance of pain. During her studies she showed that even in the presence of acute pain, the stimulation of the vaginal organs allowed to significantly decrease the perception of evil. Doctors wanted to compare the difference between orgasm and a simple distraction. The latter did not achieve the same pain-reducing effects. But that’s not all: according to a recent study published in The Journal Of Head And Face Pain, orgasm can greatly reduce the incidence of migraines. In fact, a Southern Illinois University clinic that specializes in various types of headaches recommends increasing sexual intercourse to reduce the disorder.Fun fact: small breasts are more erotic
From a survey conducted by psychologists David Buss and Cindy Meston of the University of Texas, it seems that women who have ‘contained’ breasts can experience more pleasure from erotic stimulation and thus reach orgasm more easily. The same things happen in women
Scientists dispel the myth that female orgasm is different from male orgasm. “The regions that are activated are exactly the same,” says Komisaruk. Assertion confirmed by the University of Groningen which reached the same conclusions using a positron tomography for the detection of brain areas active during sexual orgasm. Curiosity: who too much and who little
As usual in this world there are no half measures. According to Professor Elizabeth Lloyd of Indiana University, in fact, there are women who can add orgasm without any stimulation of the clitoris. The percentage varies from 15 to 35%. Orgasm stimulates the sympathetic nervous system
During a study [1] conducted by the Komisaruk team, it was found that orgasm induced by images and self-stimulation “generated a significant increase in systolic blood pressure, heart rate, pupil diameter, pain and pain tolerance threshold. These results provide evidence that self-image-induced orgasm and genital self-stimulation can produce sympathetic activation in conjunction with a marked and significant improvement in pain threshold. Orgasm can choose secondary routes
For the human body, orgasm seems to be so fundamental that it chooses secondary routes to reach the brain even in the case of spinal cord injuries. According to research [2] conducted by Whipple and it has been established that the vagus nerves provide an alternative route to the spinal cord in order to allow vaginal sensitivity and that “the activation of this path is capable of producing analgesia and orgasm” . Orgasm trains the brain
Other than crosswords and Sudoku, to keep the brain active – according to Komisaruk – it could be enough to have more orgasms a week. In fact, they activate many more brain areas than the classic mental training. “Some parts of the brain are activated with quizzes and mental exercises, but the climax activates the entire apparatus,” Komisaruk told The Times. Now the question that arises is: “What part of the brain produces such intense pleasure
Can we use it to our advantage in some way
?” Only time and research will shed light on the matter. How an orgasm happens
At this point you are probably wondering how it is possible that a simple ‘tactile’ stimulation allows you to reach an orgasm. In women, this stimulation allows the vaginal walls to lubricate themselves well, producing what is called vaginal transudate. During this phase – just like in the penis – blood flow increases significantly in the spongy tissues. The result is an increase in the volume of the clitoris. When orgasm is at the door, the vaginal walls contract and decrease in volume, while the clitoris re-enters the foreskin. Immediately after, there is a series of rhythmic contractions in the uterus, pelvic muscles and vagina. It will take a few minutes for the clitoris to return to its original size.Fonti scientifiche
[1] Arch Sex Behav. 1992 Apr;21(2):121-33. Physiological correlates of imagery-induced orgasm in women. Whipple B1, Ogden G, Komisaruk BR.
[2] Annu Rev Sex Res. 2005;16:62-86. Functional MRI of the brain during orgasm in women. Komisaruk BR1, Whipple B.

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