102,870
edits
Changes
Created page with 'File:lighterstill.jpg ==Origin== New Latin ''orgasmus'', from Greek ''orgasmos'', from organ to grow ripe, be lustful; probably akin to Sanskrit ūrjā sap, [[st...'
[[File:lighterstill.jpg]]
==Origin==
New Latin ''orgasmus'', from [[Greek]] ''orgasmos'', from organ to grow ripe, be [[lustful]]; probably akin to [[Sanskrit]] ūrjā sap, [[strength]]
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/18th_century 1763]
==Definitions==
*1: [[intense]] or paroxysmal [[excitement]]; especially : an explosive discharge of neuromuscular tensions at the height of sexual arousal that is usually accompanied by the ejaculation of semen in the [[male]] and by vaginal contractions in the [[female]]
==Description==
'''Orgasm''' (from [[Greek]] οργασμός ''orgasmos'', from organ to [[mature]], swell, also sexual climax) is the sudden discharge of accumulated sexual tension during the sexual response [[cycle]], resulting in rhythmic muscular contractions in the pelvic region characterized by an intense sensation of [[pleasure]]. Experienced by [[males]] and [[females]], orgasms are controlled by the involuntary or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autonomic_nervous_system autonomic nervous system]. They are often associated with other involuntary [[actions]], including muscular spasms in multiple areas of the [[body]], a general euphoric sensation and, frequently, body movements and vocalizations are [[expressed]]. The period after orgasm (known as a refractory period) is often a [[relaxing]] experience, attributed to the release of the neurohormones [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxytocin oxytocin] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prolactin prolactin].
Human orgasms usually result from the stimulation of the penis in [[males]], typically accompanying ejaculation, and the clitoris in [[females]]. Stimulation can be by self-practice (masturbation) or by a partner (penetrative [[sexual intercourse]], non-penetrative sex, and other erotic sexual activities). In addition, partners simultaneously stimulating each other's sex organs by mutual masturbation, penetrative intercourse, or other rhythmic inter-genital contact may experience [[simultaneous]] orgasms.[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orgasm]
[[Category: Physiology]]
==Origin==
New Latin ''orgasmus'', from [[Greek]] ''orgasmos'', from organ to grow ripe, be [[lustful]]; probably akin to [[Sanskrit]] ūrjā sap, [[strength]]
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/18th_century 1763]
==Definitions==
*1: [[intense]] or paroxysmal [[excitement]]; especially : an explosive discharge of neuromuscular tensions at the height of sexual arousal that is usually accompanied by the ejaculation of semen in the [[male]] and by vaginal contractions in the [[female]]
==Description==
'''Orgasm''' (from [[Greek]] οργασμός ''orgasmos'', from organ to [[mature]], swell, also sexual climax) is the sudden discharge of accumulated sexual tension during the sexual response [[cycle]], resulting in rhythmic muscular contractions in the pelvic region characterized by an intense sensation of [[pleasure]]. Experienced by [[males]] and [[females]], orgasms are controlled by the involuntary or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autonomic_nervous_system autonomic nervous system]. They are often associated with other involuntary [[actions]], including muscular spasms in multiple areas of the [[body]], a general euphoric sensation and, frequently, body movements and vocalizations are [[expressed]]. The period after orgasm (known as a refractory period) is often a [[relaxing]] experience, attributed to the release of the neurohormones [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxytocin oxytocin] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prolactin prolactin].
Human orgasms usually result from the stimulation of the penis in [[males]], typically accompanying ejaculation, and the clitoris in [[females]]. Stimulation can be by self-practice (masturbation) or by a partner (penetrative [[sexual intercourse]], non-penetrative sex, and other erotic sexual activities). In addition, partners simultaneously stimulating each other's sex organs by mutual masturbation, penetrative intercourse, or other rhythmic inter-genital contact may experience [[simultaneous]] orgasms.[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orgasm]
[[Category: Physiology]]