More Than Just An Orgasm, These Are 4 Stages Of Sexual Enjoyment

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JAKARTA - Everyone feels a different pleasure when having sex. For some people, sex is an experience of having sex and orgasm is the pinnacle of pleasure.

However, not everyone needs orgasm to enjoy sex. Orgasms can also feel different. Some have sex slowly, but more intensely. While others have sex faster and shorter.

Sex is not only physical activity, but also a complex emotional and psychological experience. Both men and women will experience several phases or stages that make sex feel good. Here are 4 stages of sexual pleasure, as reported by the MedicineNet page.

1. Phase Desire or Desire

This is a natural impetus or libido of a person to have sex, which is influenced by moods, thoughts, and hormones. When a desire arises, the body experiences changes such as, hardening nipples, increased blood flow to the vagina, erectiles in men, heart rate, and faster breathing.

2. Arousal or Passional Phase

At this stage, physical changes are getting more intense as excitations increase. The body has increased heart rate and blood pressure, breathing faster, increasing blood flow to the vagina, becoming very sensitive, the testes are attracted to the screening, the muscles are starting to experience mild seizures, and the fluid issuing glands to facilitate penetration.

3. Phase of Orgasm

Orgasm is the culmination of sexual intercourse, characterized by muscle contraction and intense release of sexual tension. It usually lasts only a few seconds, but can take longer in some people. The sensations that occur include, muscle contraction in the vagina or at the base of the penis, very fast heart rate and breathing, sudden relief, redness of the skin (sex flush), and feelings of euphoria or extraordinary happiness.

4. Resolution phase

At this stage, the body returns to normal conditions. The endorphins are released into the blood, give you a feeling of happiness, warmth, and sometimes sleepy. Women can still be sensitive to this phase and can have additional orgasms, while men usually need time before they can be aroused again.

Not everyone reaches orgasm every time they have sex, and orgasm is not just about physical enjoyment. The brain releases endorphins that create feelings of happiness and satisfaction.