What is an orgasm?
Q: What is an orgasm?
A: An orgasm is a sexual climax (or high point) that happens because of continued sexual touching.
Q: What happens during an orgasm?
A: During an orgasm, there is a strong feeling of excitement and pleasure. A person's body sometimes spasms (shakes or trembles), and the person may appear to be in pain or get a strange look on their face. The person's brain activity changes quickly. The parts of the brain responsible for fear, worry, and self-control become less active.
Q: What is sexual touching?
A: Sexual touching may be sexual intercourse, rubbing or squeezing by hand (called masturbation), or other actions that make the sex organs feel good.
Q: What do people do during an orgasm?
A: Many people moan, shout, or say strange things during orgasm.
Q: Do people focus on anything else during an orgasm?
A: Usually, people's minds focus almost completely on the pleasure of the orgasm and become less aware of what is going on around them than usual.
Q: Can orgasms happen when people are asleep?
A: Yes, orgasms may sometimes happen when people are asleep, and this is called a wet dream.
Q: Do other animals besides humans have orgasms?
A: Yes, other mammals may have orgasms when they have sex.
