OrgasmOrgasm is a series of intense, pleasurable muscle contractions in the pelvic area. This is the result of genital stimulation. Before orgasm, the body's muscles have tightened, and blood vessels in the genital area have swelled with blood. When this has reached a peak (climax), the muscles suddenly relax, and orgasm follows. Current as of:
October 13, 2016 Author:
Healthwise Staff Medical Review:
Sarah A. Marshall, MD - Family Medicine & Martin J. Gabica, MD - Family Medicine & Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine & A. Evan Eyler, MD, MPH - Family Medicine, Psychiatry |
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