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Regular orgasms are necessary for normal brain function
Last reviewed: 02.07.2025
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During their research, experts managed to prove that during orgasm a person not only experiences pleasure, but also trains the brain. As experts noted, after orgasm the brain works more effectively than, for example, after solving sudoku or a puzzle.
According to Professor Barry Kimisaruk, mental training increases brain activity only in some areas, while orgasm stimulates all areas of the brain, and orgasm also reduces pain.
The secret of such an effect is that during orgasm the blood flow to the brain increases, and along with this the supply of nutrients and oxygen increases. Based on this, orgasm is an excellent way to prevent many neurological diseases.
Another study found that women who focus on their body sensations during sex regularly achieve orgasm. Scientists also found that such women had more erotic thoughts during intercourse. It was also found that during independent masturbation (without a partner), both women who achieved orgasm and those who did not achieve it had about the same level of erotic fantasies.
As the author of the research project, Pascal De Sutter, noted, the importance of the cognitive aspect came as a surprise to experts.
Research shows that women find it easier to focus on erotic fantasies when alone, and problems concentrating during intercourse (such as worrying about appearance) can lead to a lack of orgasm.
More than 200 women aged 18 to 67 participated in this research project. 176 women had regular orgasms, while 75 had difficulty achieving pleasure. The frequency of sexual intercourse varied among all women (from 2 to 90 times a month), and 90% of the women were heterosexual.
During the study, women were required to talk about their emotions, feelings, behavior, and thoughts that could influence the peak of pleasure during sex or masturbation.
After analyzing, the specialists came to a clear conclusion: arousal in women is associated with cognitive activity of the brain. It follows that a woman's concentration on the process and on her own sensations during sex helps women with sexual dysfunction increase the degree of arousal.
At the same time, scientists noted that sexual dysfunctions are not uncommon among young women. Specialists have even developed a special gel that helps enhance orgasm in women, and the first tests of the new drug have shown good results. The special gel contains the hormone testosterone and helps women with orgasmic disorders (the most common sexual deviation). With a reduced level of testosterone in the body, a woman has reduced sexual desire. According to statistics, every fifth woman has difficulty achieving orgasm, and 1/4 of them suffer from severe distress against this background.
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