6 Surprising Health Benefits of Orgasms!

The word ‘Orgasm’ has always been a taboo word, especially when it is associated with women. However, orgasms are essential for human living, and actually have multiple health benefits. For the unversed, an orgasm, the climax of sexual excitement, characterized by intensely pleasurable feelings centred in the genitals. For years now, women have not been able to talk about pleasure and orgasms because men have always denied the importance of sexual pleasure for women. It is important to remember that Orgasms are essential for health, and to understand the same, here are 7 Health Benefits of Orgasms!

1.Orgasms boost Mood:

Having an orgasm releases a flood of hormones including, Oxytocin, Dopamine, Endorphins, Serotonin and Prolactin. Oxytocin is called the ‘love hormone’ and it is responsible for creating feelings of love and attachment. Dopamine on the other hand, makes you feel  accomplished and pleasurable. Endorphins help you reduce stress and puts you in a natural and healthy state of Euphoria. These hormones are required for reducing stress levels in our body, and an orgasm releases all of these at once.

2. Orgasms help you Connect with your Body:

Women find it extremely rare to touch themselves, except when they masturbate. So having an orgasm through masturbation really helps you to connect with your body because you may be able to find what you like and what you don’t sexually. Sometimes, this may also help in identifying Yeast Infections or STIs for example, which are not identifiable without touch or experiencing symptoms. In addition to all this, experiencing an orgasm through masturbation or sexual intercourse, makes you feel more intimate and close with your own body.

3. Orgasms can improve Sleep:

As explained earlier, having an orgasm releases Oxytocin, which reduces stress in addition to feelings of love. This hormone acts as a healing pleasure hormone in the body. An abundance of Oxytocin can help keep the nervous system calmer, thereby  reducing anxiety levels. This improves the secretion of Melotonin, which is the hormone for sleep in the body. So in case you find yourself awake at night, and have tried every other remedy, try to have an orgasm to help improve your sleep.

4. Orgasms can improve Skin Complexion and add Glow:

Orgasming helps improve blood flow in the body. An increased circulation of blood helps receive the vital nutrition and oxygen that the body requires. A good blood circulation means that your skin gets more supple and less prone to irritation and inflammation. So, this helps in giving a more youthful glow. Orgasms can be considered some kind of Sexual Retinol, which helps improve the complexion and glow of the skin.

5. Orgasms strengthen Pelvic Floor Muscles:

An orgasm is nothing but a series of muscle contractions. These muscle contractions can help you maintain or even strengthen your pelvic floor. The movement in the pelvic muscles while orgasming is similar to the movement experienced while doing Kegel exercises. Orgasms also improve pelvic floor health is by increasing blood flow to the pelvic region, which supports muscle growth.

6. Orgasms can help relieve Period Pain:

In addition to reducing stress and increasing pleasure, Endorphin and Oxytocin, released by orgasms also act as natural painkillers. This helps reduce cramps and pain during your menstruation. In addition, it is believed that masturbating and orgasming can also help induce your period, around your menstrual cycle. However, this is not scientifically proven.