Most of us understand orgasms to be the finale to sex or
foreplay, however an orgasm is so much more than you probably think.
Let’s have some fun exploring this more deeply. So the word
orgasm in Greek means, “excitement, swelling.” It is the sudden release of
accumulated energy during a sexual experience, which results in muscular
contractions in the pelvic region. With orgasms you typically experience a
sense of euphoria, a variety of body movements and sounds (1).
An orgasm does not have to end as a single moment.
Individuals have the ability to stay in a state of orgasm that can last many
minutes, usually experienced as a rising and falling of pleasurable energy (2).
For example, some individuals can have multiple orgasms or “aftershocks” which
I sometimes refer to as the pleasure shivers.
An orgasm can be experienced in many different parts of the
body or chakras (energy centers). They are not only reserved for the genitals
(2). Remember an orgasm is a release of energy, a series of muscle contractions,
bodily movement and noise in various combinations.
Even within the genital region you can experience orgasms in
different places, such as, just in the clitoral region, perineum or entire
vulva. Not sure what a vulva is, make sure to check out my previous blog on,
“where is my vagina” for the answer.
Do people experience the same type of orgasms? Is there more
than one kind of orgasm?
I came across a great list in a book called, Women’s Anatomy
of Arousal. Here are some different types of orgasms.
Little sneeze like orgasms
Big, Bigger, Biggest orgasms
Full-body orgasms
Projectile, squirting orgasms
Surprise orgasms
Small orgasms with aftershocks
Love-gasms
Laugh-gasms
Sob-ogasms
Mutually timed orgasms
Clutching orgasms
Flowing wave orgasms
Energy orgasms
This list is not exhaustive. There is so much variety in the
physical, emotional, mental and spiritual experience of orgasms.
Do not limit your orgasms. Open yourself up to new possibilities.
You can begin to explore alone or with your partner. Just be safe and
respectful with yourself and/or with your partner.
So what is your next orgasm going to look like?
The Pelvic Health Lady
References:
1. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orgasm
2. Winston, Sheri. Women's Anatomy of Arousal: Secret Maps to Buried Pleasure. 2010. Mango Garden Press: New York.
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