Can anyone scientifically explain why an orgasm feels so good ?

Question

never actually thought about it... Lets hear some good answers now.. no bullshit fellaz.

Answer 1

Humans have evolved to release chemicals in the brain that promote a pleasure response when they perform a function necessary for life. This happens when you eat, excrete, sleep, rest, exercise etc. it also happens when you have sex. As an extra special reward for stimulating your genitals which may lead to procreation, you have orgasm. Arousal prior to orgasm ensures that you will continue stimulation until you have an orgasm, which will make procreation more likely. This encourages you to repeat the exercise, making it more likely that you will make a baby.

Humans have found other ways to stimulate themselves that do not result in procreation such as masturbation and oral sex. However, these activities can lead to an increase in libidinal feelings, making it more likely that you will have sex.

Answer 2

Orgasm is the conclusion of the plateau phase of the sexual response cycle, shared by males and females alike. During orgasm, both males and females experience quick cycles of muscle contraction in the lower pelvic muscles, which surround both the anus and the primary sexual organs.

Orgasms in both men and women are often associated with other involuntary actions, including vocalizations and muscular spasms in other areas of the body. Also, a generally euphoric sensation is associated with orgasm.

Afterwards, orgasm generally causes perceived tiredness, and both males and females often feel a need to rest. This is recently attributed to the release of prolactin.[1] Prolactin is a typical neuroendocrine response in depressed mood and irritation.[2]

A recent study at the University of Groningen has indicated significant differences in brain activity during the female and male orgasm.[3] PET scans showed that both the female and male orgasm 'shut down' areas in the brain associated with anxiety and fear (the Amygdala). It was found that the male orgasm focused the brain on sensory input from the genitals more than a female orgasm.

Answer 3

Orgasm is the conclusion of the plateau phase of the sexual response cycle, shared by males and females alike. During orgasm, both males and females experience quick cycles of muscle contraction in the lower pelvic muscles, which surround both the anus and the primary sexual organs.

Orgasms in both men and women are often associated with other involuntary actions, including vocalizations and muscular spasms in other areas of the body. Also, a generally euphoric sensation is associated with orgasm.

Afterwards, orgasm generally causes perceived tiredness, and both males and females often feel a need to rest. This is recently attributed to the release of prolactin.[1] Prolactin is a typical neuroendocrine response in depressed mood and irritation.[2]

A recent study at the University of Groningen has indicated significant differences in brain activity during the female and male orgasm.[3] PET scans showed that both the female and male orgasm 'shut down' areas in the brain associated with anxiety and fear (the Amygdala). It was found that the male orgasm focused the brain on sensory input from the genitals more than a female orgasm.

In a human male orgasm, there are rapid, rhythmic contractions of the prostate, urethra and the muscles at the base of the penis, which (in the adult) typically forces stored semen to be expelled through the penis' urethral opening, in a process known as peristalsis. This is referred to as ejaculation. The process generally takes from 3 to 10 seconds and is usually extremely pleasurable. Abstaining from orgasm for several days produces increased levels of testosterone.[4]

Orgasm is generally induced by direct stimulation of the penis. Some men experience heightened orgasm by direct stimulation of the prostate through the perineum or rectum.

As a man ages, it is normal for the amount of ejaculate to diminish, and hence, the length of time the man sustains orgasm also diminishes somewhat. This does not affect the pleasurable feeling of orgasm at all, it merely shortens the duration of it.

Following ejaculation, a refractory period usually occurs during which a man cannot have another orgasm. This period can be anywhere from less than a minute to over half a day, depending on age and other individual factors. A few cases have been reported of men who appear to have no refractory period at all. Scientists theorize that a pituitary gland difference may cause this unique ability

Answer 4

Cos sleep follows, lol

....also cos it is a 'petite morte' i think they call it in french

(little death)

.....but given a choice of orgasm or sleep, i wud at the moment choose sleep

If the choice was open, i wud chose both orgasm then sleep ;-)

Seriously, i think an orgasm secretes those feel-good-feel-HI thingies

(I need sleep..... lol.......shud KNOW that word ..... )

Answer 5

orgasm for a man is just a release, for women, the uterus contracts and the contractions assist to propel the semen upwards to insure conception.....sorry, but nature's intent was to insure conception, nothing more

Answer 6

an orgasm is nothing more than the sudden release of all the pent up tension built up by sexual activity.

Answer 7

I know that it's blood rushing to an specific area of your body, scientifically speaking I do not know maybe you should ask what's the purpose of it?

Answer 8

releases seratonin. like doing drugs.