What is orgasm?
“Orga” literally means explosion in Greek. An explosion of pleasure, physical and mental liberation, the orgasm is the peak of sexual excitement. It is also shrouded in mystery and misconception. Orgasm, or climax, is an intense and usually pleasurable sensation that occurs at the peak of sexual arousal and is followed by a drop in sexual tension. Orgasm consists of a series of rhythmic contractions in the genital organs and pelvic region. Breathing rate, pulse rate, and blood pressure increase dramatically during orgasm. The sensation is very intense-more intense than the tingling or pleasures that accompany strong sexual arousal. Orgasm is intense sexual excitement which steadily builds during sexual activity and crescendos tension and engorged blood vessels that build up during sexual excitation. Your heart pumps faster and your breathing get heavier to fuel those tensing muscles. Hormones such as endorphins and oxytocin are pumped round your brain and body, telling you this is fun.
