WHY ORGASMS ARE GAME CHANGERS

Olivia Meadows
3 min readAug 8, 2024

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“You need a man” the silent generation of grandmothers whisper in our ears. And they are not 100% wrong. A man is beneficial, but don’t snatch one because you’re afraid of being alone. Finding a mate cohesive with healthy living is the goal. Gone are the days when women settle for a sorry sack of bones. Sad, but true, men are not the same likeness of our grandmother’s day and while there are exceptional men tirelessly roaming the Earth for a soulmate, the overall pickings out here on these streets are slim. Should we be worried?

Experts say no, and here’s why? National Orgasm Day, a day that awards the significance of sensual climaxing, is addressing women’s health with self-love and self-care awareness. But why focus on orgasms? Women can maintain good health by eating right, exercising, and taking vitamins. This is true. But here’s what an “O” will do for you when exercise and vitamins miss the mark.

The Benefits of an Orgasm

According to Avant Gynecology both men and women who regularly experience sexual climax have a lower risk of hypertension, a stronger immune system and greater mental clarity.

Web MD, “10 Surprising Health Benefits of Sex says, “Good sex is like a workout for your pelvic floor muscles.” During the orgasmic experience the pelvic muscles contract and at the same time reduce episodes of urinary incontinence by strengthening the bladder.

Deborah Rose Wilson, PH.D. MSN, R.N. cleared a publishing by Mariah Adcox, What Can Orgasms Do For Your Skin, that says the Big O has plenty of important benefits for the body, especially the skin. That glow you’ve been pursuing may be visibly noticeable after an intimate session. But here’s the question that everyone wants to know . Do orgasms produce the same benefit when self-pleasuring takes place?

According to Medical News Today, “Everything You Need to Know About an Orgasm” During the Big O, the body releases tension, in addition, the perineal muscles, anal sphincter, and reproductive organs contract. Feel-good chemicals called endorphins and dopamine are released, resulting in a powerful feeling of pleasure and sensation, allowing one to enjoy the moment and to continually seek additional moments.

After an orgasm, the face, neck, or chest may flush. The person may also feel sleepy, relaxed, or happy afterward. In addition, the body releases a hormone called oxytocin that may regulate anxiety and reduce the risk of cancer. But how does the brain distinguish between self-pleasure or the act of two-person sex? Does the brain decide if an orgasm will benefit a person?

Unless false orgasms occur when a person self-pleasures, the very same orgasm that takes place during copulation will also reward benefits to those who self-pleasure.

So, does the brain determine when endorphins are released? That would be highly unlikely, but still, no one discusses the matter. Many old wives fables speak of masturbation causing blindness, mental illness, and even changing the appearance of sexual organs. Religion may even weigh heavily on those who opt for self-pleasure as many worry that it will conflict with their spiritual belief. But what does the Bible say about onanism?

“If they cannot contain themselves, let them marry; for it’s better to marry than to burn.” Corinthians 7:9.

What if a spouse is not available? Should individuals take matters in their own hands?

www.healthline.com/health/beauty-skin-care/orgasm-benefits

Orgasm: What is it, what does it feel like, and more (medicalnewstoday.com)

10 Surprising Health Benefits of Love (webmd.com)

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