Laughing or crying after an orgasm, what does it mean?

Laughing or crying after an orgasm: has it ever happened to you? Why it happens? What does it mean? A possible explanation, and in fact, the most common, It is the emotional explosion that occurs after orgasm.

said explosion It is conditioned by different elements; among them, the biochemical and hormonal cascade that our brain receives, and the connection we feel with others. But what else can it mean to laugh or cry after an orgasm? In this article we investigate this issue a little more, taking science and expert opinion as a reference.

The biochemical cascade of orgasm

When we have an orgasm, a biochemical cascade takes place in our brain and body, and hormones are released in all their intensity. Especially oxytocin. Oxytocin can induce a state of hypersensitivity that can cause us to laugh or cry after orgasm.

In this sense, The biological explanation for these situations is there.. But what does it depend on whether we laugh or cry? From other psychological and circumstantial factors. For example, in moments of great euphoria, hypersensitivity usually results in laughter, while in moments of worry, the manifestation is more likely to be crying.

Tears after orgasm

In relation to crying, according to sexologist Nayara Malnero, Tears after orgasm do not usually correspond with disappointment or disgust, as many believe. Of course, in these cases it is recommended to learn to communicate as a couple, or ask for professional help to clear up doubts.

Malnero adds that what usually happens is that the orgasm is accompanied by a physical and emotional discharge. The accumulated tension is released suddenly, which makes our senses revolutionize and tears are the manifestation of this state.

And, in a way, sex is an escape route (on a tension level, it helps us release stress). On the other hand, These tears, according to the sexologist, usually arise in the refractory period, which is how long it takes for the body to become excited again after an orgasm.

Vulnerability status

As we already advanced, on a psychological level, After an orgasm, the body and mind tend to relax. And in those moments, intense emotions or emotional expressions are more likely to appear, such as crying or laughing.

Emotions in orgasm: happiness and well-being

Let’s not forget that orgasm is a state that provokes emotions such as well-being and happiness. In these states, tears are more likely to appearbut not tears of sadness, but often of emotion itself.

However, what happens? That emotion is sometimes so intense that it is confused with sadness, although as a rule we do not talk about sadness. Also, let’s not forget that, when we have sexual relations with a person, If that person means something to us, it is normal for us to get excited.

Sex can open a window of very intimate connection. According to experts, in this context, tears after orgasm would be one more element of that connection, of that interaction.

Laughing or crying after an orgasm: not to be confused with postcoital dysphoria

Postcoital dysphoria can also be another possible cause of crying after an orgasm. This is defined, colloquially, as “the comedown after orgasm”. And given such a high level of enjoyment, it is normal that the descent will be hard afterwards, because the contrast between states and emotions is very strong. And that “sorrow” translates into crying after orgasm.

This postcoital dysphoria was studied by psychiatrist Richard Friedman, who stated that the cause of this sadness could be “located” in the amygdala. That brain structure would stop functioning during orgasm.

Postcoital dysphoria: more common than we think

One of these studies, from 2015, led by Dr. Robert Schweitzer, was published in the journal Sexual Medicine. The investigation analyzed the sexual experience of more than 230 university women. The results show how 46% of them claimed to have had symptoms of postcoital dysphoria at some point in their life. And 5.1% had had them even in the last month.

According to Schweitzer, the results indicate that This syndrome would have evolutionary functions. And a detail that the researcher adds: there would be a correlation between postcoital dysphoria and the level of intimacy in relationships.

Emotions on the surface after an orgasm

So, if you’ve ever had to laugh or cry after an orgasm, don’t be alarmed! Both biologically and psychologically, it is normal!

And the fact is that in sex, especially the most intimate one, that we have with that special person, many emotions emerge. Intense emotions that are on the surface after orgasmso it is natural to let ourselves be carried away by laughter or crying after such an intense state of excitement and release.

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