orgasms
Intimate pleasure crescendos
Orgasms is the plural of orgasm—the peak of sexual arousal, marked by intense physical pleasure and involuntary muscular contractions.
The word also serves as a verb: She orgasms easily, He orgasmed twice.
Figuratively, orgasm describes any intense rush of excitement: The crowd orgasmed when the band took the stage.
Communication or sexual connection
- foreplayPre-coital intimacy
- masturbationSelf-stimulation for pleasure
- partnerOne who shares activity
- intimacyEmotional closeness between people
erogenous · stimulation · toys · vibrator · oral · penetration · edging · tantric
Point of greatest intensity
- contractionsShortened word forms
- releaseTo let go
- spasmsSudden involuntary muscle contractions
- pleasureHappy, satisfied feeling
pulsations · shuddering · intensity · waves · peak · sensation · involuntary · rhythmic
Reward-linked neural messenger
- oxytocinBonding neurotransmitter from hypothalamus
- endorphinsBody's innate pain blockers
- neurologicalOf the nervous system
- hormonesBloodstream signaling molecules
blood pressure · heart rate · nervous system · brain · cortex · prolactin · serotonin · flush
Reduction of mental tension
- sleepRecurring unconscious repose
- relaxationState of being unwound
- bondingForming close connections
- intimacyEmotional closeness between people
health benefits · pain relief · mood · wellbeing · connection · self-care · tension release · therapy
Gradual increase in loudness
- culminationHighest or final point
- peak experienceProfound moment of joy
- raptureOverwhelming ecstatic feeling
- blissPerfect, serene felicity
euphoria · exhilaration · thrill · rush · transcendence · overwhelming · intoxicating · sublime
intercourse
Communication or sexual connection
- foreplayPre-coital intimacy
- masturbationSelf-stimulation for pleasure
- partnerOne who shares activity
intimacy · erogenous · stimulation · toys · vibrator · oral · penetration · edging · tantric · erotic
climax
Point of greatest intensity
- contractionsShortened word forms
- releaseTo let go
- spasmsSudden involuntary muscle contractions
pleasure · pulsations · shuddering · intensity · waves · peak · sensation · involuntary · rhythmic · muscle
dopamine
Reward-linked neural messenger
- oxytocinBonding neurotransmitter from hypothalamus
- endorphinsBody's innate pain blockers
- neurologicalOf the nervous system
hormones · blood pressure · heart rate · nervous system · brain · cortex · prolactin · serotonin · flush · pupils
stress relief
Reduction of mental tension
- sleepRecurring unconscious repose
- relaxationState of being unwound
- bondingForming close connections
intimacy · health benefits · pain relief · mood · wellbeing · connection · self-care · tension release · therapy · dysfunction
crescendo
Gradual increase in loudness
- culminationHighest or final point
- peak experienceProfound moment of joy
- raptureOverwhelming ecstatic feeling
bliss · euphoria · exhilaration · thrill · rush · transcendence · overwhelming · intoxicating · sublime · nirvana
orgasmssexual dysfunction
Impaired physical intimacy response
blue balls · sexual frustration · frigidity · impotence · edging
- multiple orgasmConsecutive sexual peaks
- screaming orgasmSweet alcoholic mixed drink
- orgasm gapDisparity in sexual climax rates
- dry orgasmOrgasm without ejaculation