An orgasm is literally a mind-blowing experience for a woman, scientists have revealed.Much of her brain shuts down when she reaches a sexual climax.The discovery was made during experiments in the Netherlands when couples' brains were scanned during lovemaking.
Neuroscientist Dr Gert Holstege, from the University of Groningen said it appeared that shutting down the brain during orgasm ensured that obstacles such as fear and stress did not get in the way.
"When you are fearful or have a very high level of anxiety, then it's hard to have sex because during sex you really have to give yourself and let go."
Men were studied in the same way but because the male orgasm typically takes such a short time it was difficult to obtain meaningful brain scan data.
A total of 13 women and 11 men, ranging in age from 19 to 49, took part in the experiments at Dr Holstege's laboratory.
Since it was vital to remain completely still in the scanner, volunteers had to have their heads restrained while being stimulated.
The rest of the body was free to move.
Participants lay naked on a table with their head inside the scanner - but had to wear socks to avoid cold feet.
And there could be a connection with the aphrodisiac effect of alcohol.
"Alcohol brings down the fear level," said Dr Holstege. "Everyone knows if you give alcohol to a woman it makes things easier."
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Interesting. But rather obvious, once you think about it. How many women can think about filing their taxes or what they're going to do at work tomorrow while they climax?
On that note, I've always wondered what sort of evolutionary advantage females only having the capacity for multiple and/or "mind goes into power-save mode" orgasms creates, and why men don't have this.
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MRDOD wrote:On that note, I've always wondered what sort of evolutionary advantage females only having the capacity for multiple and/or "mind goes into power-save mode" orgasms creates, and why men don't have this.
Men can't have multiple orgasms because once the sperm is in it's mission accomplished.
I think the prevailing theory is that they evolved as an incentive for human females to have more sex (since giving birth is risky and painful for humans because of the large heads of our infants, and we're intelligent enough to put two and two together and abstain from sex to save ourself the misery and potential danger).
Oh, and I would be extremely surprised if something similar wasn't going on with dudes. Interestingly enough some people think sharks have a similar reaction to feeding, hence the infamous feeding frenzy where they tear up the food like it's target practice.
Junghalli wrote:
Men can't have multiple orgasms because once the sperm is in it's mission accomplished.
You could send them in multiple waves. There's millions of them.
I think the prevailing theory is that they evolved as an incentive for human females to have more sex (since giving birth is risky and painful for humans because of the large heads of our infants, and we're intelligent enough to put two and two together and abstain from sex to save ourself the misery and potential danger).
True. That probably isn't a big enough perk for men to have to risk that.
Oh, and I would be extremely surprised if something similar wasn't going on with dudes.
How would you tell? Obviously whatever it is, it's over too fast for a brain scanner to notice. It's just electrical noise compared to a blackout.
Trytostaydead wrote:hmmm, ONLY during orgasm a woman's brain shuts down?!
Yes, I'd say that's true.
Otherwise, I usually have at least one running dialogue going, and probably a whole bunch o' other stuff, right up until the moment of the Big O and starting up again pretty soon after.
Not only do they feel good, they're kind of peaceful and quiet. At least internally. Externally... let's just say I'm not the quiet sort.
Hmm. I envy women. My brain only shuts down for a couple of seconds during orgasm, and then it starts right back up with the analysis of what happened, wondering at what sort of chemicals are in my bloodstream right now slowing my thoughts down, etc.
Man. If I could have multiple long orgasms (like you lucky gals), I would probably jack off more often.
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As far as why men can't have multiple orgasms, it's simple. Allow Wikipedia to explain:
Wikipedia wrote:The ejaculation reflex is caused by the sympathetic nervous system, while erection of the penis is caused by the parasympathetic nervous system. Most men experience a lag time of some half-hour or so between the ability to ejaculate consecutively. During this refractory period it is difficult or impossible to attain an erection, because the sympathetic nervous system counteracts the effects of the parasympathetic nervous system.
So, you can't get an erection again simply because of the nerves involved int he two processes. Women can have multiple orgasms because they don't have to ejaculate to get the job done. That's it.
I had a Bill Maher quote here. But fuck him for his white privelegy "joke".
Heh. :goes to tease Nitram about blowing her mind again:
Nitram, slightly high on cough syrup: Do you know you're beautiful?
Me: Nope, that's why I have you around to tell me.
Nitram: You -are- beautiful. Anyone tries to tell you otherwise kill them.
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FireNexus wrote:As far as why men can't have multiple orgasms, it's simple. Allow Wikipedia to explain:
Wikipedia wrote:The ejaculation reflex is caused by the sympathetic nervous system, while erection of the penis is caused by the parasympathetic nervous system. Most men experience a lag time of some half-hour or so between the ability to ejaculate consecutively. During this refractory period it is difficult or impossible to attain an erection, because the sympathetic nervous system counteracts the effects of the parasympathetic nervous system.
So, you can't get an erection again simply because of the nerves involved int he two processes. Women can have multiple orgasms because they don't have to ejaculate to get the job done. That's it.
Really. I manged to keep it up during my first time, for three shots. I don't think there was 30 minutes between orgasms, though I will admit keeping time was not one of my main concerns then.
Still, I didn't immediately go down afterwards. *shrug*
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It said difficult OR impossible. It depends on the current blood circulation I believe. Just a remind to all those who are self-concious even when dead: Die face FORWARD.
Junghalli wrote:
Men can't have multiple orgasms because once the sperm is in it's mission accomplished.
You could send them in multiple waves. There's millions of them.
But if you're infertile, all the orgasms in the world aren't going to impregnate a woman, however if said woman is unsatisfied after you've blown you load she's more likely to seek out a second partner, thus increasing the chances of successful fertilization.
And having multiple orgasms also isn't going to do you any good if the production of sperm can't keep up, while a woman performing intercourse many times in a short period would, again, increase her chances of conceiving.
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MRDOD wrote:On that note, I've always wondered what sort of evolutionary advantage females only having the capacity for multiple and/or "mind goes into power-save mode" orgasms creates, and why men don't have this.
Men can't have multiple orgasms because once the sperm is in it's mission accomplished.
I think the prevailing theory is that they evolved as an incentive for human females to have more sex (since giving birth is risky and painful for humans because of the large heads of our infants, and we're intelligent enough to put two and two together and abstain from sex to save ourself the misery and potential danger).
Oh, and I would be extremely surprised if something similar wasn't going on with dudes. Interestingly enough some people think sharks have a similar reaction to feeding, hence the infamous feeding frenzy where they tear up the food like it's target practice.
...ahem. Guys can have multiple orgasms in a short period of time...it depends on the guy.
I thought that men saw the world most clearly right after an orgasm.
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Wicked Pilot wrote:That is strange indeed. Men's brains shut down as soon as they see boobies or a shapely peice of ass.
And directly after an orgasm.
How long does the brain stay shut down directly after?
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