Let’s talk about how orgasms are not only a great part of a healthy sex life, but can absolutely contribute to improving your overall health in several different ways.
Whether you are female or male, trying to get pregnant or not, you may be interested to know how orgasms can be so much more than pure pleasure. Here are some incredible ways that regular orgasms can contribute to your overall health:
Regular sexual activity with orgasm has been shown to improve neurogenesis (creation of new neurons) in the hippocampus of the brain. This can boost cognitive function by assisting your brain in actually forming new brain cells!
Other studies done with FMRI demonstrated that blood and nutrients are sent to 30 different areas of the brain during orgasm. This means an increased circulation to each of these areas that can keep your brain healthy.
There are heart disease and cancer-preventing benefits from orgasm!
The American Journal of Cardiology published a 16-year span study that demonstrated that 40-70 yr olds sex once per week 50% less likely to die of heart disease. The risk of prostate cancer in men drops 33 % with orgasms that exceed 21 or more times per month according to a Harvard study of nearly 30,000 men. Studies demonstrate that women who have regular orgasms have a decreased risk of breast cancer. The biochemical reactions of orgasm have also been shown to boost IgA (an important part of your immune system) that can stave off infection and potential cancer cells.
Hormones and neurotransmitters released by orgasm can have beneficial effects on your entire system. Serotonin levels rise during and after orgasm, which can increase creativity and feelings of well-being. Oxytocin, a bonding hormone is released during orgasm as well. This not only increases relaxation and bonding with others but also enhances your logical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Further hormonal benefits from the cascade of biochemical reactions that occur during and after orgasm include the activation of part of your immune system that protects against autoimmune disorders and places you in a more optimal state for fertility. DHEA which is an important precursor for other hormone production is released during orgasm. This increase has anti-aging effects for your entire body and provides important fertility benefits. Even if you are not trying to conceive, a healthy reproductive system equals a healthy body overall.
The endorphins released are effective in reducing pain and also provide mental health benefits. Studies show that some migraine sufferers experience a reduction of symptoms from orgasm.
That post-orgasm glow is not just good for the moment! Studies show that anti-inflammatory biochemicals are released, which leads to age protection and protection from environmental toxins to your skin. Estrogen and testosterone released during orgasm also contribute to your appearance by enhancing your skin and hair health.
Don’t skip the gym, but sex can also count as a cardio activity and can burn up to around 200 calories! The American journal of cardiology reports that sex stacks up to a moderate treadmill workout and can serve as moderate strength training for your abs, glutes, and thighs.
Finally, orgasm increases levels of prolactin and melatonin in men and women, which can lead to better sleep. Improved sleep prepares our brains and bodies for increased overall health.
How orgasm feels like
During a sexual response cycle, you will experience sexual excitement or sexual energy building inside your body, which is released in rhythmic muscular contractions in your pelvic region when you reach your orgasm. You can also take it as a physiological response of your body after sexual stimulation. The more excited you are, the higher the flow of blood will get to your sexual organs. You call it an orgasm when all the extra blood is released at once.
In males, an orgasm is the result of physical sexual stimulation of the penis and they reach their climax with an ejaculation. In women, an orgasm is the result of clitoral stimulation in women. You can stimulate these sexual organs through masturbation or through penetrative/non-penetrative sex with a partner.
Irrespective of the way you choose to reach an orgasm, you will experience certain changes in your body when you reach the climax. How orgasms feel like is quiet unique and personal, but common experiences exist, including a feeling of warmth, changes in breathing, body vibrations, sweating, altered consciousness and an urge to cry out. You may even feel happy, flushed, giddy, or sleepy after an orgasm mainly because the act releases endorphins into your bloodstream.
Now that you know the answer to “Why do orgasms feel good?” it’s time to learn a bit more about how to make you feel even better when you reach your climax during sex.
Don’t Fake It
You should stop faking orgasms if you’re not getting there. Don’t think it will make your partner happy. You need to be open about it, so your partner could try something else to help you get there. If you fake it, your partner is never going to try something different, and you will suffer in silence. So, the first rule to have better orgasms is to communicate better with your partner.
Find Out What You Like
Masturbation is a great way of knowing your body. It helps you identify what makes you feel great, and once you know it, you can also guide your partner and make your sex sessions even enjoyable for both of you. You can masturbate in front of a mirror, which will help you know your body better and even help overcome any shyness you feel about your body.
Use Your Sex Muscles
Why do orgasms feel good? One answer could be that you feel great when your tensed muscles relax during sex. In other words, muscle tension determines how strong your orgasm is going to be. You can make your sex muscles stronger by using Kegel exercises. These exercises involve muscles in your pelvic floor that you use when you want to stop urine flow. You can perform Kegel exercises anywhere without anyone else finding out about it. You can, however, start by holding those muscles for three seconds and then releasing them for three seconds as well. Repeat at least ten times a day for good results.
Use Your Words
Learn to say naughty things to your partner while you two engage in sexual activity. The words you say will help make both of you feel hot, and that’s mainly because this will build up arousal and lead to a strong orgasm. You can simply talk about how you feel when your partner touches you – or it can be something porn-y in nature if that works for you.
Use Your Toys
Introducing sex toys into the act will help you reach your orgasm faster. Both partners can use sex toys together to feel better. You can also try lube to reach your orgasm faster, and it is more of a necessity now considering that 50% of people say they reach orgasm easily when they use lube.
Learn the Art of Delayed Gratification
Okay, it’s not an easy art to master, but you can definitely try. All you have to do is to delay your orgasm on purpose to have a more intense orgasm later. You need to stop when you are really close to climaxing. Simply slowing down will also help. Now, resume and you will have more powerful and satisfying orgasms.
Look for Your G-Spot
Women have G-spot and men have a prostate, equivalent to the G-spot. Learn to stimulate it right to reach a powerful climax. Sometimes, a little anal probing will help stimulate the prostate and let you enjoy a better orgasm.
Focus on Your Partner’s Body
Sometimes, you lost in how you feel while having sex and forget about focusing on your partner’s body. You need to play with each other’s body and concentrate on the physical sensation to have a stronger orgasm.
Breathe Deeply
Deep breathing will help you last longer in bed. You have to learn to slow down your breathing to make your sex experience better. When you’re about to reach an orgasm, your breathing will become faster. Keep it under control and you will be able to last longer and end with a strong orgasm.
Reasons Why Women Can’t Easily Have An Orgasm
Since we know that many women can’t easily have an orgasm, which may inevitably kill their sex life, we listed 10 reasons why some females have difficulties to reach orgasm.
1. It’s a well-known fact that women take more time than men to have an orgasm. Since husbands and wives don’t usually climax together, one of the main reasons that women don’t have orgasms is that men don’t wait for them to be fully aroused, and they finish off the intercourse once they feel pleased.
2. If you are in a bad mood or you feel exhausted, you won’t easily have an orgasm, and you may also feel unconnected while having sex with your husband.
3. In many cases, men aren’t familiar with women’s erogenous zones. Wives may feel shy to openly communicate during sex, and tell their husbands where and how they like to be touched, and this prevents them from having an orgasm.
4. Are you one of these women who think sex is a chore? Well, you certainly won’t be having an orgasm! Making love is a sacred experience between married couples, and for both of you to enjoy it, you have to avoid the routine, and dedicate time and effort to increase the intimacy.
5. Foreplay really matters in your sexual relationship! In fact, some women don’t have an orgasm because they skip foreplay, and they engage in sexual intercourse while they’re not fully turned on.
6. This fact might sound surprising… Did you know that peeing before having sex helps you to have an orgasm?! As women climax, they get an urge to urinate; if you’re not sure that your bladder is completely empty, you’ll feel discomfort and you won’t be able to relax and enjoy the moment.
7. Fear of sex is one of the main factors why women don’t have an orgasm, which is widely common among newlyweds. Anxiety prevents you from enjoying sex with your husband, so make sure that you’re not so tense, and that you’re taking everything step by step.
8. Some medications interfere with a woman’s sexual desire. If you’re having trouble reaching orgasm, and you’re taking any kind of pills, then consult your physician and check your medicine’s side effects. It’s also important to maintain a healthy diet!
9. A deep connection between you and your husband is super important to enjoy sex. So, if you get distracted by a phone beep, a doorbell, etc., then it would be surely difficult to have an orgasm. Don’t let these vibes get to you, and just try to start all over again once you’re both ready.
10. Lack of confidence and self-esteem can badly affect women, especially while having sex with their husbands. Stop feeling that way, and know that your partner loves you just the way you are. If you need a little boost, click here to know 10 brilliant tips to help you feel sexy.
Make time for you and your partner.. or just you today and enjoy the health benefits of the big O!