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If you think that the ability to orgasm hinges solely upon genital stimulation, you\u2019re in for a surprise. \u201cOrgasm doesn’t actually happen<\/em> in the genitals. It happens in the brain,\u201d says Carol Queen, PhD<\/a>, Good Vibes staff sexologist and sex-positive educator and activist. Or, at the very least, it takes a team effort. The physical component can be seen as a type of launching pad or supporting act for a variety of responses\u2014many of which occur in the brain\u2014that culminate in the big O<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n

Keep reading to learn more about all the titillating activity that takes place in your noggin while you\u2019re indulging in solo or partnered play. And later: how to engage your hedonic hotspots for greater presence and pleasure.<\/p>\n\n\n

Orgasm and the Brain-Body Connection<\/h2>\n\n\n

\u201cThe brain is the most important sex organ,\u201d notes Nan Wise, PhD<\/a>, a behavioral neuroscience researcher, certified sex therapist, and author of Why Good Sex Matters: Understanding the Neuroscience of Pleasure for a Smarter, Happier and More Purpose-Filled Life<\/em><\/a>. In fact, through her research, she found that merely imagining sexual stimulation mirrors brain activity that occurs with the actual act. (ICYMI in our guide to female orgasm<\/a>, you can literally think yourself to arousal *and* sweet release.)<\/p>\n\n\n

\u201cOver the course of stimulation, you have increases in blood pressure and heart rate, the buildup of blood flow and muscle tension, activation of the sympathetic nervous system, the engorgement of genitalia\u2026 Orgasm is a big physiological event, peripherally and in the brain,\u201d she explains. Since it activates and brings oxygen to so many regions of the brain, having an orgasm might just be the best mind game there is.<\/p>\n\n\n

Ahead: More details on what happens to your brain when you orgasm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Natural Opioids Provide Pain Relief<\/h3>\n\n\n

The act of orgasm doesn\u2019t only have the ability to yield toe-curling pleasure. On the opposite end of the spectrum, it can even help alleviate the sensation of pain as different opioids (i.e., the body\u2019s endogenous painkillers) are released. \u201cThey\u2019re designed to kick in naturally with orgasm,\u201d says Dr. wise. \u201cThese don’t just block pain, but also promote feelings of well-being.\u201d Endorphins\u2014the same ones that make you happy from exercising\u2014are one such natural opioid factoring into the equation.<\/p>\n\n\n

Dopamine Makes You Want to Chase the High<\/h3>\n\n\n

Orgasm initiates activity in the mesolimbic pathway<\/a>, which shuttles dopamine from the ventral tegmental area to the nucleus accumbens and amygdala. Dopamine, or what Dr. Wise refers to as \u201cthe slutty neurotransmitter,\u201d is often linked to reward\u2014yet it\u2019s actually more accurately associated with reinforcement. She offers the concept of sex, drugs, and rock and roll: \u201cIt has people wanting, but not satisfied,\u201d she explains.<\/p>\n\n\n

Testosterone Stimulates Desire<\/h3>\n\n\n

More on driving desire: During orgasm, testosterone levels also get a boost. While this sex hormone is most often discussed in the context of manhood, women have this sex hormone too\u2014and supporting its production can be beneficial if you\u2019re trying to fire up a snoozy sex life. \u201cIt\u2019s common for women to lose active sexual desire in long-term relationships because of kids, work, stress, or otherwise,\u201d Dr. Wise shares. But when you actually do have sex, the ensuing testosterone boost can help make your bedroom activity more regular.<\/p>\n\n\n

Serotonin Soothes<\/h3>\n\n\n

Serotonin is perhaps best known for its anti-depressant effects, though it\u2019s more largely connected to mood regulation. Dr. Wise says that serotonin is released during orgasm, which offers a sense of soothing.<\/p>\n\n\n

Oxytocin Fosters Connection<\/h3>\n\n\n

Oxytocin, aka the love hormone, is released in response to sensory nerve activation<\/a> during activities as diverse as getting a massage, breastfeeding<\/a>, and orgasm. It doesn\u2019t only have the ability to help you feel the highs of sexual delight; it can also help reduce stress, boost overall well-being, and facilitate deeper connections. \u201cOrgasm is often a really bonding experience for partners,\u201d says Dr. Queen, in large part thanks to pleasure hormones like oxytocin. She says it may even lead some people to think that they\u2019ve found \u201cthe one.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

Dr. Wise emphasizes the importance of connection to foster orgasm\u2014whether you\u2019re with your S\/O, a casual partner, or even by yourself. \u201cIf solo, the relationship with yourself is strengthened,\u201d she shares. \u201cWith a partner, the act of orgasm becomes biopsychosocial. Gazing and being connected with them may amplify the experience of the orgasm.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

How to Overcome Obstacles to Orgasm<\/h2>\n\n\n

As we can see, there are many activities, hormones, and neurotransmitters at play when you experience orgasm. Some aspects of the body and brain\u2019s involvement with orgasm may be automatic, but your state of mind\u2014including how you feel about sex and your own self\u2014also plays a huge role in your ability to achieve orgasm to begin with. \u201cThe brain is really the seat of sensation, mentation, and personality,\u201d Dr. Queen explains. \u201cA person who is in touch with their body and its sensations, able to communicate about them, and not subject to negative \u2018slut-shaming\u2019 messages or fear of sex, is much more likely to have body and brain alignment so that orgasm is easier for them.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

On the flip side, there\u2019s no shortage of fears or hang-ups that can make orgasm seem intangible\u2014especially for (but certainly not limited to) women. \u201cBelieving you can’t orgasm, that there is something wrong with you, or that you don’t deserve it and sex isn’t really for your benefit anyway: This all closes the door to what you need to be able to orgasm,\u201d Dr. Queen continues.<\/p>\n\n\n

To help you keep that door wide open, heed the sexperts\u2019 must-follow tips below.<\/p>\n\n\n

Silence Stress to Tune into Sensation<\/h3>\n\n\n

Ruminating during sexual activity can impede your ability to experience even slight pleasure, let alone orgasm. Dr. Queen says your monkey mind might race leading up to and during sex. (Think: autopilot anxieties over getting turned on, being able to come, coming too soon, and so on and so forth.) \u201cMeditation and mindfulness can be corrective, as chatter is completely problematic for arousal, pleasure, and orgasm,\u201d she shares.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

Dr. Wise adds that staying present and honing in on sensations are crucial if you want to, ahem<\/em>, enjoy the ride. \u201cWhen coaching people having challenges with sexual pleasure, I help them get out of their thinking minds by focusing attention on sensations.\u201d (P.S. This exercise<\/a> can help.)<\/p>\n\n\n

Self-Explore<\/h3>\n\n\n

If you find yourself unable to experience orgasm with a partner, aim to work on getting more comfortable and confident with your body and\/or sexuality solo. \u201cBeing comfortable enough to masturbate can make a huge difference, especially for women and AFAB folks,\u201d Dr. Queen shares. \u201cIf you can live a reasonably sex-positive life, where you are not grappling all the time with whether what you enjoy is okay\u2014and are empowered to explore enough to recognize what that is\u2014you may have a much easier [time].\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

\u201cWe have no reason to believe that processes between masturbation and partnered sex are any different,\u201d Dr. Wise reiterates. So long as you feel safe, comfortable, and connected, you\u2019ll set your brain and body up for success\u2014blossoming into a gift that keeps on giving.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

Practice Makes Perfect<\/h3>\n\n\n

\u201cThe more we lay down the pleasure pathways and the more we stimulate the \u2018brain crotch\u2019 of the genital regions, the stronger the connection between the genitals and the sensory brain will become,\u201d Dr. Wise explains. \u201cThe more neurons and the stronger their connections are, the more easily accessible orgasm will be.\u201d In sum, she says that it\u2019s all a kind of learning\u2026 and it comes with some pretty fun homework you\u2019ll actually want to finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you think that the ability to orgasm hinges solely upon genital stimulation, you\u2019re in for a surprise. \u201cOrgasm doesn’t actually happen in the genitals. It happens in the brain,\u201d says Carol Queen, PhD, Good Vibes staff sexologist and sex-positive educator and activist. Or, at the very least, it takes a team effort. 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