Definitions for Orgasm
or·gasm

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. orgasm, climax, sexual climax, comingnoun

   the moment of most intense pleasure in sexual intercourse

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1. orgasmnoun

   Hence: An eruption of intense, uncontrolled excitement; -- used of groups and individuals.

2. orgasmnoun

   Especially: The peak of the physical pleasurable sexual excitement caused by stimulation of the sexual organs, as in intercourse; in the male, it is usually accompanied by ejaculation.

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. orgasmnoun

   A spasm or sudden contraction.

2. orgasmnoun

   A rush of sexual excitement; now specifically, the climax or peak of sexual pleasure, which occurs during sexual activity and which in males may include ejaculation and in females vaginal contractions.

3. orgasmverb

   To have an orgasm.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Orgasmnoun

   Sudden vehemence.

   Etymology: orgasme, Fr. ὄργασμος.

   By means of the curious lodgment and inosculation of the auditory nerves, the orgasms of the spirits should be allayed, and perturbations of the mind quieted. William Derham, Physico-Theol.

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1. Orgasm

   Orgasm (from Greek ὀργασμός, orgasmos; "excitement, swelling") or sexual climax is the sudden discharge of accumulated sexual excitement during the sexual response cycle, resulting in rhythmic, involuntary muscular contractions in the pelvic region characterized by sexual pleasure. Experienced by males and females, orgasms are controlled by the involuntary or autonomic nervous system. They are usually associated with involuntary actions, including muscular spasms in multiple areas of the body, a general euphoric sensation and, frequently, body movements and vocalizations. The period after orgasm (known as the resolution phase) is typically a relaxing experience, attributed to the release of the neurohormones oxytocin and prolactin as well as endorphins (or "endogenous morphine").Human orgasms usually result from physical sexual stimulation of the penis in males (typically accompanying ejaculation) and of the clitoris in females. Sexual stimulation can be by self-practice (masturbation) or with a sex partner (penetrative sex, non-penetrative sex, or other sexual activity). The health effects surrounding the human orgasm are diverse. There are many physiological responses during sexual activity, including a relaxed state created by prolactin, as well as changes in the central nervous system such as a temporary decrease in the metabolic activity of large parts of the cerebral cortex while there is no change or increased metabolic activity in the limbic (i.e., "bordering") areas of the brain. There is also a wide range of sexual dysfunctions, such as anorgasmia. These effects affect cultural views of orgasm, such as the beliefs that orgasm and the frequency or consistency of it are either important or irrelevant for satisfaction in a sexual relationship, and theories about the biological and evolutionary functions of orgasm.

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1. orgasm

   An orgasm is a physiological phenomenon typically marked by intense sexual pleasure, sexual climax, and feelings of release, often accompanied by both involuntary muscle contractions and various other bodily responses such as rapid heartbeat, and changes in skin sensitivity. This occurs due to sexual arousal and stimulation, and can be experienced by both males and females. It is often considered the peak of the sexual response cycle.

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1. Orgasm

   Orgasm is the sudden discharge of accumulated sexual tension during the sexual response cycle, resulting in rhythmic muscular contractions in the pelvic region characterized by sexual pleasure. Experienced by males and females, orgasms are controlled by the involuntary or autonomic nervous system. They are often associated with other involuntary actions, including muscular spasms in multiple areas of the body, a general euphoric sensation and, frequently, body movements and vocalizations are expressed. The period after orgasm is often a relaxing experience, attributed to the release of the neurohormones oxytocin and prolactin, as well as endorphins. Human orgasms usually result from physical sexual stimulation of the penis in males, and the clitoris in females. Sexual stimulation can be by self-practice or with a sex partner. Health effects concerning human orgasm range from general aspects such as the physiological responses during the sexual response cycle, effects on the brain such as a temporary decrease in the metabolic activity of large parts of the cerebral cortex and normal or increased metabolic activity in the limbic areas of the brain, general health benefits such as the relaxed state created by prolactin, and sexual dysfunctions such as anorgasmia. These effects impact cultural views of orgasm, such as the belief that orgasm and the frequency/consistency of it are important or irrelevant for satisfaction in a sexual relationship, and theories about the biological and evolutionary functions of orgasm.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Orgasm

   or′gasm, n. immoderate excitement or action.—adj. Orgas′tic. [Gr. orgasmos, swelling.]

U.S. National Library of MedicineRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Orgasm

   The crisis of sexual excitement in either humans or animals.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Orgasm in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Orgasm in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of Orgasm in a Sentence

1. David Frederick:

   All groups of men -- gay, bisexual, heterosexual -- orgasm more than all groups of women, lesbian women orgasm more often than heterosexual women but less often than men.

2. Debby Herbenick:

   This underscores how important it is to have conversations about sex and pleasure or even to show your partner what you like, since otherwise, the chances of just stumbling upon that one preference are pretty low, couples should be having conversations about what they like, what they don't like, what feels good and leads to orgasm, as well as what feels good but doesn't necessarily lead to orgasm.

3. Anaïs Nin:

   Electric flesh-arrows... traversing the body. A rainbow of color strikes the eyelids. A foam of music falls over the ears. It is the gong of the orgasm.

4. Malcolm Muggeridge:

   The orgasm has replaced the cross as the focus of longing and fulfillment.

5. Emily Morse:

   That’s not going to happen, you have to become an expert of your own body first, by learning how to touch yourself, where to touch yourself, what feels good, and how to bring yourself to your own orgasm.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Orgasm
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=Orgasm
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Orgasm
4. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Orgasm
5. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orgasm
6. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Orgasm
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Orgasm
9. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=Orgasm