Orgasm

An orgasm is the conclusion of the plateau phase of the sexual response cycle, and may be experienced by both males and females. Orgasm is characterized by intense physical pleasure, controlled by the involuntary, or autonomic, nervous system. It is accompanied by quick cycles of muscle contraction in the lower pelvic muscles, which surround the primary sexual organs and the anus. Orgasms are often associated with other involuntary actions, including muscular spasms in other areas of the body, a general euphoric sensation, and, less frequently, vocalizations.After orgasm, humans often feel tired and a need to rest. This is attributed to the release of prolactin. Prolactin is a typical neuroendocrine response in depressed mood and irritation.Ongoing research at the University Medical Center of Groningen, the Netherlands, studies brain events that accompany orgasm in men and women. Techniques used involve Positron Emission Tomography and fMRI. Male and female brains act almost the same during orgasm. Brain scans showed that large parts of the cerebral cortex temporarily reduced their activity. (From the Wikpedia article Orgasm.)

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Recent Publications on Orgasm:
The relationship between childhood sexual abuse and sexual dysfunction in Jamaican adults. This study examined the associations between early traumatic sexualization...	13th November, 2009	University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, Kingston, Jamaica.	J Child Sex Abus. 2009 May-Jun;18(3):247-66.
A randomized trial comparing changes in sexual health and psychological well-being after subtotal and total hysterectomies. Abstract Objective. To evaluate changes in sexual health and psychological...	11th November, 2009	Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Akershus University Hospital,	Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2009 Nov 10.
From whence comes HSDD? Female sexual dysfunction (FSD) encompasses a group of highly prevalent...	10th November, 2009	Department of Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY,	J Fam Pract. 2009 Jul;58(7 Suppl Hypoactive):S16-21.
Immature Defense Mechanisms Are Associated with Lesser Vaginal Orgasm Consistency and Greater Alcohol Consumption before Sex. ABSTRACT Introduction. Disturbances of emotional and physical awareness...	6th November, 2009	School of Social Sciences, University of the West of Scotland, Paisley,	J Sex Med. 2009 Nov 3. DOI Direct Link
Are Sexual Problems More Common in Men who have had a Vasectomy? A Population-Based Study of Australian Men. ABSTRACT Introduction. It is not known whether sexual problems are...	3rd November, 2009	Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health, and Society (ARCSHS), La Trobe	J Sex Med. 2009 Oct 29. DOI Direct Link
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Press Releases About Orgasm:
National Orgasm Day 31 July 2008 - Women's Health Campaign Reaches Climax	30th July, 2008		BRISTOL, England, July 30 /PRNewswire/ -- A minnow has taken on the giants of the health and sex industries by using National Orgasm Day to promote the health and sex benefits of effective pelvic

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Dr. Dennis Lin retains Adam Kluger Public Relations to promote his psychiatric practice	News-Medical.Net:  Oct 26 2009 11:10AM Matching: orgasm
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Orgasm Clinical Trials:
Female Orgasmic Disorder (FOD) and Wellbutrin XL

Orgasm Patents:
US Patent No.	Title
7330762	Method and system for providing pulsed electrical stimulation to provide therapy for erectile/sexual dysfunction, prostatitis, prostatitis pain, and chronic pelvic pain
7396857	Therapeutic combinations for the treatment or prevention of depression
7399286	Massage devices and methods of using same
7402687	Dihydrobenzofuran derivatives and uses thereof
7405226	Cycloalkyl-hydroxyl compounds and compositions for cholesterol management and related uses
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