10 Surprising Facts about Orgasm

24.04.2012 | By: Alex F.

Some people take orgasm for granted while others have to work very hard for it, but almost nobody knows all the facts about orgasm.

Female orgasm lasts longer but it also takes longer for a woman to achieve it. (PhotoXpress)

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1.Orgasm fact: His vs.hers

Scientific studies show that the male and female orgasms are the same or in other words, have the same intensity - at least as far as the key moment of orgasm is concerned.

2. Orgasm fact: Duration of orgasm

Even though male and female orgasms have equal intensity, they differ in duration. Male orgasm lasts 4 seconds on average, while female orgasm can last up to 15 seconds. Men reach an orgasm much faster, even after 1 to 10 minutes, while for some women it takes 20 minutes to reach it.

3. Orgasm fact: Painful orgasm

The orgasm and the pain center are situated in the same part of the brain, which is also the reason why some people look like they're in pain during an orgasm, and not like they're enjoying it immensely. But this also means that we are less sensitive to pain while experiencing an orgasm.

4. Orgasm fact: Orgasm during sleep

It is a fact that some people experience real orgasms during sleep but they are not the result of physical stimulation but of psychological, and that's why people mostly don't wake up during such an orgasm.

5. Orgasm fact: Orgasm burns calories

While experiencing an orgasm the body burns only 3 calories, but that's why we burn more calories while trying to reach it - 50 calories on average.

6. Orgasm fact: Orgasms are good for you

Orgasms have a positive influence on your immune system and they also prevent cardiovascular diseases and even cancer, because they relax the body and ease the effects of stress.

7. Orgasm fact: Premature ejaculation

Problems with premature ejaculation affect every third man. Problems can be solved with doctor's help or with various relaxation techniques, because stress is a major factor with premature ejaculation.

8. Orgasm facts: Healthy intimate parts

Frequent orgasms reduce the possibility of prostate cancer with men. Orgasms are also a good workout for the penis - the more erections and ejaculations that you experience, the lesser chance you have to be impotent. Women strengthen their pelvic and vaginal muscles during an orgasm.

9. Orgasm factor: The origin of the word orgasm

The word orgasm derives from the Greek word 'orgasmos' which means to swell, be aroused or desirous.

10. Orgasm to die for

The statistics show that it is more likely for men to die during sexual intercourse than women. It is also interesting that more people die during sexual intercourse while cheating. But don't worry, this kind of death occurs only a few times a year.