5 Things We Didn’t Know About Our Orgasms

Orgasms are lots of fun; there’s no disputing that. But there is oh-so-much more to the female orgasm than we knew. After the jump, five things that you might not have known about the complex, mysterious, multi-purpose, almighty O.

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They’re good for your boobs

Orgasms release oxytocin. You know, that bonding hormone that makes you feel really nice and fools you into thinking you’re in love with someone you just met a week ago? I know you already knew that, but did you know that oxytocin has been proven to reduce carcinogens that cause breast cancer? Just remember you’re doing what you can for the future health of your breasts every time you get off. Word. [Body Philosophy]

When they hit you feel no pain

Got a headache, cramps, recovering from an injury? Put down the pain reliever and pick up the pleasure giver. Good ‘ol oxytocin, when released after your climax, will give you about eight to ten minutes of superior pain-free relaxation. If you are in an inconvenient place to get this kind of au natural pain relief, like say, the office, studies suggest that just thinking about sex will help alleviate pain. Done and done! [Shine]

Hiccups be gone

An Ig Nobel Prize winning scientist accidentally discovered a foolproof cure for hiccups. I will spare you the unsavory details, but the there was a person who couldn’t stop hiccuping for 72 hours, a finger, and a butthole involved. Anyway, that’s not important. What is important is that an orgasm results in stimulation of the vagus nerve and that makes hiccups stop. This sounds so much more fun than trying to do that stupid thing where you drink water upside down. I don’t care what anyone says, it doesn’t work! [New Scientist]

They are like fine wine

Ok, so we know we’re supposed to reach this sexual peak in our ’30s (or is it our 40s?). But then what? A downward spiral into a less orgasmic existence? Not so fast! According to one study, orgasms get better with age. A study found that the quality and frequency of orgasm actually increase with age. The percentage of women who reported experiencing orgasms during sex increased a full ten percent from age 18 to age 50. Well that gives us something besides retirement to look forward to. [Shine]

They are genetic

If having an orgasm is difficult for you, don’t get mad at your vibrator (or your S.O.), you may want to blame your parents. According to a study, a women’s ability to achieve orgasm is partially determined by her genetics. Whether it’s anatomical, physiological, or psychological is unclear. Of course, other factors like societal attitudes toward women, upbringing, and religious affiliation are also at play. But ultimately, researchers discovered that up to 45 percent of women’s differences in ability to orgasm are biological rather than social or cultural. [New Scientist]

Original by Ami Angelowicz

5 Things We Didn’t Know About Our Orgasms

They’re good for your boobs

When they hit you feel no pain

Hiccups be gone

They are like fine wine

They are genetic

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