Sexual climax; peak psychophysiological response to sexual stimulation.
A series of involuntary muscular contractions accompanied by emotional and nervous system pleasurable sensations and usually accompanied by ejaculation in the male and vaginal and uterine contractions in the female.
The climax of the sexual act, when a person experiences a moment of great excitement.
Powerful, climactic sensations involving involuntary muscular contractions in the genital area following rhythmic sexual excitement. While orgasm brings intense pleasure to both men and women, it plays a role in reproduction only in men, by triggering the ejaculation of the semen that carries the sperm.
Sexual climax, usually involving strong involuntary contractions of the genital musculature, perceived as pleasurable.
The climax stage of sexual response that follows the arousal and plateau stages in both men and women. It lasts for a few seconds and consists of rhythmic muscular contractions and pleasurable sensations and sometimes brief mental disorientation. Women experience muscular orgasmic contractions in the outer third of the vagina, the uterus, and the anal area. Men have orgasms in two stages that often are experienced simultaneously. First, the prostate and other glands contract, forcing semen (the fluid that carries sperm) into the base of the urethra; then, orgasmic contractions of the penis and urethra cause ejaculation of the fluid.
The climax of sexual excitement, which in men occurs simultaneously with ejaculation. In women its occurrence is much more variable, being dependent upon a number of physiological and psychological factors.
The climax of sexual intercourse. In men this coincides with ejaculation of the semen when the muscles of the pelvis force the seminal fluid from the prostate into the urethra and out through the urethral orifice. In women, orgasm is typified by irregular contractions of the muscular walls of the vagina followed by relaxation. The sensation is more diffuse in women than in men and tends to last longer, with successive orgasms sometimes occurring.
A state of physical and emotional excitement that occurs at the climax of sexual intercourse. In the male it is accompanied by the ejaculation of semen.
The pinnacle of sexual arousal, typically marked by vaginal contractions in females and the release of semen in males.
Powerful feelings stemming from a sequence of muscular contractions during the height of sexual arousal. Typically, orgasm persists for approximately three to ten seconds, although in women, it can extend up to a minute.
In men, contractions of the muscles of the inner pelvis massage semen into the urethra; the semen is then forcefully propelled through the urethral orifice.
Orgasm in women is associated with irregular contractions of the voluntary muscles of the walls of the vagina and, in some women, of the uterus, followed by relief of congestion in the pelvic area. Some women experience multiple orgasms if stimulation is continued.
After an orgasm, a refractory phase typically ensues, during which there is a lack of physical response to additional sexual stimulation. Both males and females might encounter difficulties with achieving orgasm.
The peak moment of sexual intercourse or sexual arousal.