8 Things You Didn't Know About Orgasms

The surge of oxytocin that occurs during orgasm triggers a release of feel-good endorphins that act as powerful pain relievers. Even better, Meston says, while medication can take more than a few minutes to kick in and then lose power after a few hours, orgasms relieve pain immediately and last for the rest of the day or night. She suggests this could be because orgasms offer a custom-made treatment prepared by your own body chemistry. Don't have a problem with headaches? The orgasm cure can also work on arthritis, backaches and muscle pain.