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.

Drugs and orgasm

Certain drugs have been reported to have enhancing effects on orgasm. Alkyl nitrites are used by some men to enhance orgasm. Marijuana has widely been reported to enhance and prolong male orgasms. Stimulant, Psychedelic, and Ecstasy drug users of both sexes report heightened sexual pleasure. Some male cocaine users report rubbing the glans of their penis with cocaine in order to numb it and delay ejaculation. All of these practices have potentially hazardous side effects.

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Alkyl nitrites - Marijuana - Stimulant - Psychedelic - Ecstasy - Drug

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Studies have indicated that each of the three major erectile dysfunction drugs have different reported effects on orgasm. Anecdotal evidence suggests that women have enhanced orgasms with Viagra. In men Viagra has varying effects on orgasm. Some men report enhancement, while others report that while they can achieve an erection with Viagra, their orgasms feel "hollow". Levitra behaves very similarly to Viagra. Cialis, a newer drug, in addition to treating erectile dysfunction over longer periods of time, is known to enhance orgasm and shorten the male refractory period.

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Erectile dysfunction - Viagra - Levitra - Cialis

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While prescribing drugs to solve problems, many sex therapists discourage the regular use of drugs to enhance sex, because of the elevated risk of dependency.

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Sex therapists - Dependency

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Inversely, a number of anti-depressant drugs, especially those in the class of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), have as a side effect in those who use them the inability to achieve orgasm.

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Depressant - Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor

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