Heighten sexual orgasm

Sometimes it takes a little more than just being "in the mood" to reach the big O. Try these tips to find the satisfaction you seek in the sack. Orgasm typically follows a build-up of muscle tension and an increase in blood flow to the genitals, creating a feeling of sexual excitement. Males generally achieve orgasm easier than females, in part because of anatomy.

The publisher's final edited version of this article is available at Horm Behav See other articles in PMC that cite the published article. Abstract In men and women sexual arousal culminates in orgasm, with female orgasm solely from sexual intercourse often regarded as a unique feature of human sexuality. However, orgasm from sexual intercourse occurs more reliably in men than in women likely reflecting the different types of physical stimulation men and women require for orgasm. In men, orgasms are under strong selective pressure as orgasms are coupled with ejaculation and thus contribute to male reproductive success.

Pelvic floor muscles play an important role in orgasmic contractions. Getty Images If your climaxes seem like a lot of work for not much payoff, the reasons could be physical or psychological, could be technique, or could be you just need a little help from some "friends. When we have low libido, inability to orgasm, or our quality of orgasm is not as strong as it used to be, can anything be done? Shut down the email.

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