orgasming
Experiencing sexual climax
Orgasming is reaching sexual climax—the intense peak of physical pleasure during sex or masturbation.
The word is the present participle of orgasm used as a verb: She was orgasming within minutes.
Though clinical-sounding, it fills a gap where English lacks a comfortable middle ground between euphemism and vulgarity.
Reaching the highest point
- peakingReaching highest point
- contractingReducing in volume
- pulsatingBeating in rhythmic surges
- throbbingRhythmic painful pulsing
shuddering · releasing · convulsing · spasming · tensing · trembling · ejaculating · finishing
In the process of approaching
- finishingBringing to completion
- getting offDeparting a conveyance
- cummingReaching sexual climax
- climaxingReaching the highest point
peaking · reaching · hitting · arriving · exploding · erupting · releasing · popping
Reward-linked neural messenger
- oxytocinBonding neurotransmitter from hypothalamus
- endorphinsBody's innate pain blockers
- arousalStirring to heightened state
- stimulationEvoking a response
nerve endings · blood flow · hormones · reflex · involuntary · autonomic · erogenous · genitals
Overwhelming intense delight
- blissPerfect, serene felicity
- euphoriaIntense emotional high
- raptureOverwhelming ecstatic feeling
- transcendenceSurpassing usual limits
surrender · vulnerability · intimacy · connection · release · abandon · overwhelming · intense
Dormant spinal life force
- energyPower to do work
- chakraSpiritual node in body
- breathworkTherapeutic breathing exercises
- edgingDecorative border material
prolonging · waves · full-body · spiritual · meditation · mindfulness · presence · consciousness
climaxing
Reaching the highest point
- peakingReaching highest point
- contractingReducing in volume
- pulsatingBeating in rhythmic surges
throbbing · shuddering · releasing · convulsing · spasming · tensing · trembling · ejaculating · finishing · coming
coming
In the process of approaching
- finishingBringing to completion
- getting offDeparting a conveyance
- cummingReaching sexual climax
climaxing · peaking · reaching · hitting · arriving · exploding · erupting · releasing · popping · busting
dopamine
Reward-linked neural messenger
- oxytocinBonding neurotransmitter from hypothalamus
- endorphinsBody's innate pain blockers
- arousalStirring to heightened state
stimulation · nerve endings · blood flow · hormones · reflex · involuntary · autonomic · erogenous · genitals · clitoral
ecstasy
Overwhelming intense delight
transcendence · surrender · vulnerability · intimacy · connection · release · abandon · overwhelming · intense · passionate
kundalini
Dormant spinal life force
- energyPower to do work
- chakraSpiritual node in body
- breathworkTherapeutic breathing exercises
edging · prolonging · waves · full-body · spiritual · meditation · mindfulness · presence · consciousness · awakening
orgasmingunaroused
Not physically excited
flaccid · unstimulated · frigid · turned off · limp
orgasmingabstaining
Voluntarily doing without
unaroused · foreplay · refractory · flaccid · building up
orgasmingunsatisfied
Not yet content
frustrated · left hanging · blue-balled · unfulfilled · holding back