Secrets Behind Orgasm, How Does The Body And Brain Work During Climax?

Illustration of orgasm. (Freepic)

JAKARTA - Orgasm is often described as the pinnacle of pleasure in sexual intercourse. But in reality not everyone experiences it easily.

Based on the Hims & Hers report in 2023, more than 25 percent of men have difficulty reaching orgasm during sex, while 15 percent of women have never felt it at all.

Although it is often considered a personal matter, research shows that orgasm has great benefits for the body and mind.

According to Dr. Angela Wright, a general practitioner at NHS as well as clinical sexologist and founder of Science Pear Health, orgasm is a phenomenon of the body and brain that occurs when tensions and sexual arousal reach its peak, then declines again.

"After orgasm or even orgasm several times, the body will return to its original state that is not aroused," explained Dr. Wright, quoted from The Telegraph page.

Meanwhile, Curtney Boyer, a sex and relationship therapist, explained that orgasm is only one part of the four stages of sexual response.

1.Hasrat (Desire)

When it begins, there is a sense of attraction or stimulation.

2.Arousal (Increase of passion)

When the body starts to respond physically.

3.Orgasm (Climax)

The peak of sexual pleasure.

4.Resolution (Recovery)

Research conducted by Harry Komisaruk, sex researcher from Rutgers University, found the brains of men and women showing similar patterns of activity when reaching orgasm.

The most active part of the brain is the nucleus accumbens, which is an area that regulates joy through the release of dopamine, which is a substance that also appears when a person eats chocolate, drinks coffee, or smokes. However, Komisaruk found an interesting difference after orgasm.

"In men, the part of the brain that is active when having an orgasm immediately dies after climax, making it difficult for them to receive additional stimulation," he explained.

On the other hand, women can still receive stimulation after orgasm. This makes them more likely to experience multiple orgasms.

When it reaches orgasm, the body undergoes a series of contractions in the pelvic floor muscles and the genital area.

"There was a buildup of muscle tension due to stimulation, then there was the release of an unconscious contraction in the vagina, uterus, anus, and penis which resulted in an extraordinary feeling of pleasure," said Kate Myyle, a psychosexual therapist and author of The Science of Sex.

MRI scan results show that when an orgasm, the brain releases a happy chemical cocktail that includes:

1. Dopamine

Chemicals that cause joy.

2. Oxytocin

Hormones of closeness that enhance emotional ties.

3. Endorfin

Body natural pain relievers.

4. Serotonin

The substance that helps create happiness and calm.

Natural Opoids released during orgasm make dopamine and oxytocin receptors more sensitive to couples or things that trigger that pleasure," said Dr. Wright.

This means that the more often you have an orgasm with your partner, the stronger the sense of closeness and attraction between you.

In addition to providing pleasure, orgasm also has many real benefits for the body and mind.

1. Makes More Calm and Happy

Research from sex toy manufacturerLelo shows that 17 percent of people still feel a calming effect up to 24 hours after orgasm. Nearly half of the respondents also admitted to being more productive and happy when they experience it regularly.

2. Helping Long Life

A study inCaerphilly, South Wales, against 900 men aged 45'59 found that those who often had orgasms had a 50 percent lower risk of death compared to the rare.

Caerphilly studies show that orgasms 100 times per year can prolong the age of up to seven years, said Dr. Wright.

In addition, blood pressure becomes lower, sleep better, and the body relaxes more after orgasm.

3. Maintain Health Organ Reproduction

Orgasm is also good for the health of the intimate organs.

"The increasing blood flow during orgasm helps maintain the strength of the pelvic muscles and the health of the erektile tissue in the penis and clitoris," said Dr. Wright.

In other words, the more routine you experience it, the healthier your reproductive organs will be.

Kate Myyle describes orgasm as a release of tension that results in short euphoria.

"Many people call it like a small party in the brain," he said with a laugh.

A study byEastern Kentucky State University found men more often describing orgasm as a sensation of spraying sperm. While women describe it as a pulsed or vibrating sensation that spreads throughout the body.

Although it looks simple, reaching orgasm is not always easy. The Hims & Hers survey found that 87 percent of Britons want to change something in their sexual life, and 21 percent of them want a better orgasm.

But according to Dr. Wright, too focused on orgasm can actually be a barrier.

"It's important not to make orgasm the only purpose of sex, because it can cause pressure and make it more difficult to achieve." he said.

Sexologists explain that there are various types of orgasm.

- Orgasm from clitoris stimulation

- Orgasm dari vagina

- Blended orgasm (coupling of the two)

- Orgasm due to prostate or penis stimulation

Many people don't know that the clitoris isn't just a small bulge on the outside, but a large structure that extends inward and connects to the point G, "explained Myyle.

In addition to the genital area, neck, back of ear, inside of the elbow, and back of the knee are also sensitive zones that can help achieve orgasm.

Some men also use engineering, which is to refrain before climax to strengthen the intensity of orgasm.

"This technique is done by stopping stimulation just before climax, then continuing it again to increase passion and prolong pleasure." said Myyle.