In recent years, there has been much discussion about female
sexuality, female orgasms, and on how to achieve better sex.
Female orgasms are unique experiences that differ in intensity and
duration. In medical terms, a female orgasm is defined as
"the peak of sexual arousal, when all the muscles that were
tightened during sexual activity, relax. This causes a pleasurable
feeling in the genital area and sometimes through the entire
body".
Satisfaction is reason enough to experience orgasms, as often as possible. But
they also have positive impacts on your health and well-being. During
sexual activity, the parts of the female brain responsible for
processing fear, anxiety and emotion start to relax. This reaches
a peak at orgasm, when the female emotion centres are closed down
to an almost trance-like state.
Muscles throughout the body spasm, including those of the
pelvic floor, anus, vagina and uterus. There are usually between 3
and 15 involuntary contractions, occurring about every 0.8 of a
second and then slowing down. During orgasm, most women
experience increased heartbeat rates, faster breathing and
increased blood pressure. Endorphins are released into the
bloodstream causing feelings of pleasure, joy, giddiness, warmth,
sleepiness or excitement.
Sexual stimulation also activates the production of
phenetylamine, a type of natural amphetamine that regulates
appetite. Reaching an orgasm also boosts the brain’s serotonin
level, and provides a wellness feeling that calms food cravings.
Lastly, orgasms provide equilibrium and act as a natural tranquilliser.
And the more orgasms you experience, the greater your desire for them.