National Orgasm Day!

July 31st is National Orgasm Day!

Let's talk a little bit about em!

It takes the body about 10 to 20 minutes to get fully aroused; please note that wetness or a hardon doesn't necessarily mean someone is aroused. Check in with your partner. Orgasms are the build up and release of sexual tension; muscle contractions and ejacultion usually occur but not always. Dopamine, Serotonin, Vasopressin, and Oxytocin are released which are neurotransmitters that are associated with happiness, pleasure, bonding, and relaxation. Apparently new studies are finding that orgasms also help reduce pain from headaches as well as pain from period cramps. I’m here for alllll of that! 

Not all orgasms are the same, the intensity levels and length can differ for each experience. An orgasm doesn’t have to be the end all be all to sex, you can keep going! You don't have to have an orgasm for the sexual activity to be pleasurable, just the act of being together and experiencing the closeness and intimacy can be very satisfying. Orgasms also don’t only happen during sexual activity, you can have an orgasm in your sleep and even when working out. 

Most clitoral owners need direct stimulation to orgasm, so no there’s nothing wrong with you if you don’t cum from penetration alone. The clit is the ish and the only organ that has one purpose -pleasure! One way to have more orgasms is by switching it up! Change your routine and stimulation to teach your body other ways to reach orgasm and experience pleasure. 

Ways to celebrate:

Have an Orgasm!

Have a Masturbation sesh.

Discuss the Orgasm Gap, why people fake them, and how we can change this.

Learn about the 20+ ways to have an orgasm.

Give someone an orgasm.

Learn about orgasm disorders.