The researchers conducted a study to measure the duration of endorphins released during orgasms using an fMRI machine. They recruited participants who were comfortable with the technology. The...
The human body has many erogenous zones - areas that are sensitive to touch and stimulation, which can cause pleasure and arousal. While most people think of the genitals when they hear the word...
Nipple Stimulation Activates the Same Brain Areas as Genital Touch
Sexual excitement can be experienced through nipples, but it is often considered to be less intense than genital sensations. This...
The Brain Is the Largest Sex Organ—Responsible for Desire, Fantasy, and Pleasure Interpretation
Human brains are large and intricate organs that control almost all bodily functions. They play a...
The human body is an incredible machine that works in a seemingly magical way. When it comes to orgasms, many people assume there's no difference between men and women. But science has shown that...
1. Intro to the concept
The word "orgasm" is derived from the Greek word orgasmos which means swell or surge. In general terms, an orgasm refers to the climax of a physical experience that brings...
The brain continues processing sexual stimuli for minutes after climax.
Sexual pleasure is usually thought to end when a person reaches orgasm.
Recent research has shown that the brain...
Erotic literature is a type of writing that focuses on depicting sexual acts and behaviors in a provocative and sensual way. It often involves graphic descriptions of physical interactions between...
Touching or stimulating the inner thighs is one way that couples often express their affection for each other during foreplay, but it turns out there may be more to this simple gesture than meets the...
What is touch? Touch is a sense that allows people to perceive things through physical contact with their skin. It is one of five senses, along with taste, smell, hearing, and sight. When humans...