Your Brain When You Orgasm: What Actually Happens?

What Your Brain Does When You Orgasm

We all know how it goes. Clothes come off, and your partner’s light touch creates tingling and sparks… When things really start to heat up, your body starts to heat up, your heart starts racing, and the tingling and sparks travel to your genitals. Suddenly, your toes start curling, and you can no longer control your body’s reactions as you start OrgasmWhile there is no way to fully describe the feeling of an orgasm in one sentence, it is understandably an extremely pleasurable experience for all people. What happens in your brain when you orgasm?

What exactly happens when you orgasm?

In fact, medical professionals and scientists regularly monitor, test, and push the human brain to understand its capabilities, but they don’t stop with orgasms.

I know what you’re thinking… getting high in the name of science? Yeah, me too. I’d jump right into an MRI machine, too, just to get high in the name of science.

The brain gets excited when you orgasm

During an MRI scan, the MRI machine (a magnetic imaging machine used in radiology to form anatomical images) can show brain activity, and more specifically, how, why, and where the brain reacts (or lights up) to different stimuli and sensations. Studies have been conducted that show what happens in the brain during orgasm, and let me tell you, the brain (as expected) lights up like the Harbour Bridge on New Year’s Eve.

Women can have both clitoral and vaginal orgasms, study shows

As with any activity, the brain acts as a control center, telling us what feels good, what hurts, where it hurts, and so on. Different nerves within the human genitals communicate directly to the brain about the sensations it’s experiencing. A French medical study I’ve been studying showed that women can experience two types of orgasms – clitoral and vaginal, both of which differ in blood flow, regional sensitivity, and sensation. The clitoris extends from the clitoral crus to the sides of the vulva, and since it has over 8,000 nerve endings, it becomes erect when highly aroused. Incredible, right?

There are four types of nerves that send signals to the brain

During orgasm, four nerves are responsible for sending signals to the brain in both men and women. The hypogastric nerve carries signals from the uterus and cervix in women and the prostate in men, while the pelvic nerve carries signals from the vagina and cervix in women and the rectum in both men and women. Meanwhile, the pudendal nerve carries signals from the clitoris in women, the scrotum and penis in men, and the vagus nerve carries signals from the cervix, uterus, and vagina in women.

The extreme feeling of bliss during and after orgasm can be attributed to nerves sent to the control center of the brain. Sexual arousal floods the brain with neurochemicals that also control other emotions, such as feelings of love. Areas of the brain affected by sexual arousal include the amygdala, nucleus accumbens, ventral tegmental area, cerebellum, and pituitary gland.

While there’s a joke that men get aroused more easily than women, it turns out that the male and female brains work in very similar ways during arousal.

The brain looks like a heroin user when high, a study suggests

According to the Journal of Neuroscience, the lateral orbitofrontal cortex (or more specifically the area of ​​the brain located behind the left eye) shuts down during orgasm in both men and women, so during orgasm the brain is said to look no different than that of someone who has taken heroin.

As for the not-so-cute facial expressions and toe curling, that depends on activity within the cerebellum, which increases activity and is solely responsible for the muscle stiffness and tension during orgasm.

Then, finally, at the climax, the main course, the first meal after the famine, the hypothalamus and the nucleus accumbens are activated, which produce the ultimate brain response during orgasm. Your heartbeat starts to speed up, your pupils dilate, and you start to breathe faster.

During orgasm, the brain releases a chemical called oxytocin

period OrgasmYour brain releases a chemical called OxytocinIt’s a hormone and neurotransmitter produced by the hypothalamus. For many women, oxytocin can trigger strong uterine contractions that last when they orgasm. You may have heard that orgasming before or during your period can cause your period to pass faster, or you may have heard that if you orgasm during your period, you may experience cramping afterward—due to the uterine contractions that occur during orgasm.

and then?

Your brain will reward you with a sweet hit of dopamine.

Want to orgasm easily?

Using sex toys is an easy and effective way to reach orgasm, whether alone or with a partner. They enhance pleasure by stimulating various erogenous zones, making the experience more satisfying and exciting. Here are three types of sex toys that can help you reach orgasm:

Vibrators are versatile and come in many shapes and sizes. They can provide powerful, targeted stimulation of the clitoris, G-spot, or other sensitive areas. Using a vibrator can quickly increase sexual desire and lead to orgasm. Vibrators are great for solo use or for use with a partner for added stimulation.

Dildos are non-vibrating toys designed for insertion. They can be used vaginally or anally, providing realistic sensations. Many dildos have unique textures and shapes that enhance pleasure. They can be used alone or with a partner to explore different types of stimulation and achieve orgasm.

Cock rings are designed to be worn at the base of the penis or dildo to prolong and enhance erections. They can increase the intensity of orgasms by restricting blood flow and making sensations more intense. Cock rings can be used for solo play or with a partner to enhance shared pleasure.

You can purchase these toys at Adult Smart, a trusted retailer that offers a wide variety of high-quality products. Browse their selection to find the perfect toy to enhance your sexual experience and reach orgasm with ease.

Watch this incredible video of the female brain during orgasm and you’ll see what I mean by fireworks!

About the author: Chloe is Oh District Adult Life Center

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Jennifer is a marketer at Adultsmart! She takes a non-judgmental stance and believes that joy has no limit – if it feels good and right, why not?