This is what happens when you have an orgasm

Probably not something you think about when you’re in the middle of a steamy sex session, but did you ever wonder what happens in your brain when you have an orgasm? 

The physical processes can be observed pretty easily. Your vagina contracts, and your womb does too, even your urethra and anus join the party. This happens a number of times in a row and usually pretty forcefully. Especially the first few times are intense, after which the feeling slowly ebbs. You get warm, your muscles contract and it’s even possible your body starts to tremble or shake. Explains why your lover’s body sometimes convulses when they climax. But what happens in the brain?

What about your brain

You probably already know that your brain is a powerful weapon, as it tells you what you feel and think. You can give yourself a headache by constantly thinking about it, but it’s also possible to get an orgasm simply by thinking about an orgasm! Holy shit … Turns out more than thirty areas in your brain are activated the moment you have an orgasm. Say what?! So your brain’s very busy while you’re having sex, not thinking about anything. 

The build-up

Before you reach an orgasm, a lot’s happening inside. The moment your most sensitive spots are stimulated, alarm bells are ringing in your brain. The areas responsible for your heartbeat, blood pressure and sexual arousal are put to work. Bells are also ringing loudly in the areas responsible for pain stimuli. This is also the reason why certain actions are suddenly sexy and arousing, while they’re not really acceptable in another setting. Think about getting a firm slap on your ass, being pulled at your hair or being bitten.

The big O

The moment you have an orgasm, your brain turns quiet. Literally, because of the short circuit that occurs. Your head takes a well-deserved break. Your brain just activated a number of processes and now it just quits for a moment. Even the area that keeps control of your behavior and emotions is briefly turned off. In that moment, you don’t think of anything and experience one thing only … pure pleasure! You’re not angry, sad or stressed anymore, it’s just a total release. People who say they’re too stressed to masturbate are clearly wrong. Sex sure comes with a lot of perks!