orgasm
Culmination of arousal
An orgasm is the intense physical and emotional climax of sexual arousal, typically accompanied by rhythmic muscular contractions and a release of tension.
The verb means to experience this climax: She orgasmed quickly.
Figuratively, orgasm describes any peak of intense pleasure or excitement, though this usage sounds hyperbolic: The crowd orgasmed over the announcement.
Point of greatest intensity
- ejaculationSudden expulsion or outcry
- contractionsShortened word forms
- pelvicOf the hip girdle
- spasmInvoluntary muscle contraction
release · genitals · arousal · stimulation · erogenous · clitoral · vaginal · penile
Overwhelming intense delight
- blissPerfect, serene felicity
- euphoriaIntense emotional high
- raptureOverwhelming ecstatic feeling
- peakUtmost height attained
intensity · gratification · satisfaction · rush · overwhelming · explosive · transcendent · sublime
Bonding neurotransmitter from hypothalamus
- dopamineReward-linked neural messenger
- endorphinsBody's innate pain blockers
- prolactinMilk-production hormone
- neurologicalOf the nervous system
hormonal · physiological · reflex · autonomic · cortex · hypothalamus · serotonin · cardiovascular
Communication or sexual connection
- foreplayPre-coital intimacy
- masturbationSelf-stimulation for pleasure
- oralOf the mouth
- penetrationEntry into something
partner · intimacy · lovemaking · erotic · sensual · arousal · seduction · desire
State of being hard
- delayedMade to wait longer
- prematureOccurring before expected
- inhibitedHeld back by self-consciousness
- medicationTherapeutic substance for illness
antidepressants · SSRI · psychological · trauma · anxiety · therapy · treatment · disorder
climax
Point of greatest intensity
- ejaculationSudden expulsion or outcry
- contractionsShortened word forms
- pelvicOf the hip girdle
spasm · release · genitals · arousal · stimulation · erogenous · clitoral · vaginal · penile · sensation
ecstasy
Overwhelming intense delight
peak · intensity · gratification · satisfaction · rush · overwhelming · explosive · transcendent · sublime · exquisite
oxytocin
Bonding neurotransmitter from hypothalamus
- dopamineReward-linked neural messenger
- endorphinsBody's innate pain blockers
- prolactinMilk-production hormone
neurological · hormonal · physiological · reflex · autonomic · cortex · hypothalamus · serotonin · cardiovascular · measurable
intercourse
Communication or sexual connection
- foreplayPre-coital intimacy
- masturbationSelf-stimulation for pleasure
- oralOf the mouth
penetration · partner · intimacy · lovemaking · erotic · sensual · arousal · seduction · desire · libido
difficulty
State of being hard
- delayedMade to wait longer
- prematureOccurring before expected
- inhibitedHeld back by self-consciousness
medication · antidepressants · SSRI · psychological · trauma · anxiety · therapy · treatment · disorder · inability
- male sexualitypenis, erection, testicles, libido, ejaculation
- sexualitysexual orientation, sexual behavior, erotica, sexual identity, bisexual
- intimacykiss, hug, embrace, closeness, snuggling
- sexual wellnesslibido, intimacy, arousal, pleasure, safe sex
- endorphin releasersexercise, running, laughter, sex, dancing
- eroticaerotic, erotic literature, eroticism, erotica, sensuality
orgasmblue balls
Genital ache from arousal
edging · sexual frustration · coitus interruptus · cocktease · cockteaser
orgasmforeplay
Pre-coital intimacy
arousal · buildup · sexual tension · prelude · seduction
orgasmanticlimax
Disappointing conclusion after buildup
letdown · disappointment · deflation · fizzle · unsatisfied
- multiple orgasmConsecutive sexual peaks
- screaming orgasmSweet alcoholic mixed drink
- orgasm gapDisparity in sexual climax rates
- dry orgasmOrgasm without ejaculation