Orgasm day: 7 benefits beyond pleasure –

July 31st is considered the day of orgasm. The date came up from initiatives of British stores of adult products in 1999, as a way of “provoking” debates on the subject, since even today, the female orgasm is taboo and many women find it difficult to reach, what would be, the apex of pleasure in intimacy. In Brazil, the Mosaic Survey that measures the affective/sexual behavior of Brazilians states that 43% of sexually active women have difficulty reaching orgasm and 30% do not masturbate.

“I think this is exactly the path that women should pursue, masturbation. They should start looking for this orgasm alone before looking for it together precisely because it is very difficult for you playing in someone else’s hand the responsibility of a pleasure that is yours” says Lilian Fiorelli, gynecologist and specialist in female sexuality. “It’s a lot easier to figure out how to get there on your own and then teach your partner, it’s a lot smoother and a lot healthier.”

Although it seems like a “simple” act of touching, there is still a very strong taboo on female masturbation due to various factors such as education, religion and even social factors. “It is important for us to understand that our body was also made for pleasure. There is the clitoris, which is made solely and exclusively for female sexual pleasure and has no other function, so why consider sin something that the body was already made for that?”, questions the gynecologist.

Even though it is an intimate and alone act, it is important to remember that female intimacy is an extremely sensitive area that needs certain care such as washing hands or vibrators and having a lubricant (water based!) be a nicer touch where you truly feel relaxed to know your body and your own pleasure.

What is the orgasm?

Much is said about the height of sex, but what is it, in fact? Eduardo Perina psychiatrist specializing in sexuality explains that during the sexual act there is the release of several hormones and neurotransmitters such as serotonin, dopamine, noradrenaline, endogenous opioids and several other substances linked to pleasure and orgasm is the peak of that pleasure, which is divided into three parts: “The loss of sense, which can happen in a tiny fraction of a second where they report that they suddenly cannot see or hear. Then a warm-up phase, where the body heats up or they also report a feeling of shock that also lasts for a fraction of a second and that this can sometimes happen in different parts of the body, and finally the rhythmic and involuntary contractions of the pelvis, that in men it facilitates ejaculation and for women, it facilitates orgasm, with an increase in pleasure during these contractions”, explains Lilian.

benefits of orgasm

1- Feeling of well-being

Whether alone or accompanied, in the sexual act release of a hormone called dopamine which brings a feeling of well-being, of fullness. “It’s nice but it’s still not the maximum peak, during an orgasm you need dopamine because it is one of the precursors of another hormone called noradrenaline, so generally the more arousal you have, the more potential you have for orgasm as well. Norepinephrine increases blood pressure and peaks after you pass the three stages of orgasm, there is a release of oxytocin which is called the love hormone, because it is more relaxing, it gives a much lighter feeling of well-being”, explains Lilian.

A Scottish study published in the journal Biological Psychology revealed that orgasm also decreases the production of cortisol, hormone responsible for stress, leaving us relaxed. “During the sexual act there is an increase in blood flow and heart rate significantly, reaching the climax which is orgasm. And the main characteristic of orgasm is a contraction followed by intense relaxation, capable of relieving muscle tensions, relaxing the entire body!” Naty Daflon, specialist in integrative health at the FVC clinic, explains.

2- The affective connection gets stronger

A oxytocinthe love hormone released during orgasm can also improve the connection with your partner “That’s why the drug of love, because it gives you a feeling of connection”, says the gynecologist. As published by The Journal of Sex Research, in the case of heterosexual couples, the female climax stimulates the partner to feel more virile and sexually accomplished.

3- Helps with memory and focus

Because oxytocin and dopamine bring this feeling of well-being, you also increase memory fixation “So the more you have a certain frequency of sexual practice, you have an improvement in memory, productivity, sleep. So it has other benefits besides the sex itself”, explains the expert.

4- Helps in the immune system

“Sexual activity helps the immune system, and by activation, also the endocannabinoid system (ally of the regulation and balance of a series of physiological processes in the human body). Our internal system of neurotransmitters and cannabinoid receptors at the station where the substances of cannabis sativa bind to these receptors and the activation of the endocannabinoid system regulates the immune system, regulating the activity of the immune system, being a great benefit of these hormones for the body” , explains Eduardo Perin.

A study carried out by Wilkes University, in the United States, showed that a sexually active life increases the levels of an antibody known as IgA, responsible for protecting the body from infections, flu and cold, so it is able to increase our immunity. According to Flavia Cohen, a physician specializing in integrative medicine at Clínica FVC, having an orgasm once a week increases immunity by up to 30%.

Gynecologist Lilian Fiorelli says that, with a balanced diet, a good night’s sleep and an active life (physically), sexual practice comes as if it were the crown of all this “Of course, it’s no use having an intense sexual practice and you don’t taking care of all the other self-care that we just talked about, it’s like it was something else to help you with that immunity. As I said, some of the neurotransmitter hormones that are released during sexual activity will facilitate your stress control, your day-to-day activities, your sleep control, so this will help you to have a better quality of life. Not that sexual intercourse improves directly immunity, but it improves the quality of life so much”.

5- Helps in bone density

During intercourse hormones are released and stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system causing it to increase its production. Longevity expert Dr. Adriana Lima, highlighted the importance of this hormonal increase for our health: “The orgasm helps to release endorphin, which is responsible for our sensation of pleasure, oxytocin, our happiness hormone, which in addition to increasing the bond between couples, also has a strong relationship with bone health. Research shows that low levels of oxytocin are associated with osteoporosis, i.e. the more pleasure, the stronger the bones.”

6- Makes you more aware

For those interested in a more holistic benefit, orgasm expands consciousness. “The orgasm is also very important for the balance of the physical body, helping to expand positive vibrations to the body through the release of hormones such as oxytocin and estrogen, it helps the energy balance by cleaning the individual’s emotional locks in search of transformation. guys. In tantric rituals, this energy is channeled towards spiritual evolution, with the integral transformation of the BEING, passing through the body and going beyond the five senses…. Sexual energy is an energy of creation, channeling it to transform bodily pleasure into inner and spiritual evolution is what tantrism seeks.” Explains Rita Carvalho, specialist in human development and holistic therapy.

7- Leaves the hair – and skin- prettier

Scientists at Queens University, in the United Kingdom, claim that reaching orgasm increases levels of hydroepiandrosterone and estradiol – the first is responsible for repairing tissues and keeping the skin healthy and the second leaves skin and hair more vibrant. Furthermore, when there is an orgasm, there is a superficial vasodilation of the blood vessels, giving the skin and hair a lush appearance and exalting the natural glow.