Orgasm

An orgasm, also known as a sexual climax, is a pleasurable physical, psychological or emotional response to prolonged sexual stimulation. It is often accompanied by a notable physiological reaction, such as ejaculation, blushing or spasm and may be followed by aftershocks.

Related Topics:
Psychological - Emotional - Sexual stimulation - Physiological - Ejaculation - Blushing - Spasm - Aftershocks

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Dictionaries still give the subsidiary meaning, "a similar point of intensity of emotional excitement," but as of 2005 this usage has become obscure. It can be startling to modern readers when encountered in older literature.

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