Orgasm Trivia - Facts about Women's Sexuality
They do a lot more than put a flush in your cheeks.
By Corrie Pikul
Original Content | July 27, 2012 
Illustration: Jen Troyer
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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. |
