Daily Orgasm

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https://www.thebody.com/article/sex-coach-recommends-at-least-one-orgasm-a-day

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Forget apples—orgasms are the center of health.
Orgasms are genuinely a key component in human happiness. In my clinical practice, I recommend that all my clients get their dose of O at least three times per week—but preferably every single day. Orgasms have a ton of amazing health benefits, and to reap all of their wonderful mental and physical health rewards, you need to have them on a regular basis.
Masturbation and orgasms take work, just like going to the gym, eating healthily, or maintaining good sleep hygiene. Of course, I think we can all agree that having a mind-blowing O is a lot more fun than a 60-minute spin session.
We are living in truly unprecedented times. We’re stuck at home, in constant fear for the health of our loved ones, and haven’t socialized for nearly a year. This has taken a toll on our collective mental health. Not to be trite during a pandemic, but orgasms are one of the few joys we’re allowed to have these days.
It’s time to light some candles and grab the lube and your sex toys, my pretties. Orgasms are the new black.
Orgasms decrease your stress levels and anxiety because they produce the neurotransmitter oxytocin. This hormone helps reduce stress, relieves pain, and makes you feel closer to your partner. One study found that almost 40% of women who masturbate do so to relax.
On top of all this, the decreased stress that orgasm provides has been linked to better sleep quality. Next time you’re about to hit the sack, grab that vibrator for a quick wank first.
While the often-cited 2004 study used to support this claim was done with a small sample size (calling all sex researchers, we need you!), the results were promising. The study showed that masturbation increased participants’ absolute leukocyte numbers. These are the body’s “natural killer” cells, which are a key component in the body’s innate immune system. These cells are the first line of defense in fighting infection.
Lanae St. John, D.H.Sc., a board-certified sexologist and author of Read Me: A Parental Primer for “The Talk” , tells TheBody that regular orgasms are a good way to boost immunity because they help rid us of stress. Stress weakens the immune system substantially, making us more susceptible to all sorts of illness and viruses (including COVID-19).
“Arousal and orgasm begin the cocktail of our brain chemistry and release access to this innate ‘pharmacy.’ Serotonin, dopamine, oxytocin, and endorphins all play a part in helping us to boost our mood—and, in turn, can affect our immunity in a positive way,” she explains.
When we are flooded with the post-orgasmic hormone cocktail of dopamine and oxytocin, we are more in our bodies and are generally more at peace. Pleasure, orgasmic or not, can boost our health. During foreplay and sexual arousal, your brain naturally releases the chemical serotonin, which helps to increase sexual satisfaction and regulate mood. Orgasms are nature’s Valium.
One study found that among women, masturbation was associated with being more feeling-oriented in their surroundings,” Laurie Mintz, Ph.D., a licensed psychologist, certified sex therapist, and author of Becoming Cliterate , explains to TheBody. Meaning that those who masturbated felt more grounded and safe in their bodies and environment.
This is something the highly anxious among us could really use, amiright? During such an uncertain time in the world, anything that can help us feel content and grounded should be sought out and devoured like chocolate cake. Mintz points to studies that have shown that women (and vulva-owners) who masturbate regularly have a lower risk of depression. What better excuse could there be to rub one out?
Orgasms help with your self-esteem. When we know how to pleasure ourselves and are so in tune with our bodies and pleasure, a lot of those pesky, shitty doubts about our amazingness begin to diminish. It’s hard to feel badly about yourself when you’re making yourself feel so amazing all the time.
Kenneth Play, international educator and creator of the Sex Hacker Pro series, explains that masturbation is an excellent tool to build your sexual confidence. You can then take this confidence into your IRL sex life with a partner, making for better sexual experiences. “Using masturbation as a way to connect with yourself and really feel into your own arousal can be super helpful, especially if you have a hard time cuming during sex,” he says.
In a similar vein, women who masturbate more often have better body image. “Of course, we can’t say causation, only correlation—so it could be that women with better body image and self-esteem masturbate more. Or it could be that masturbation enhances self-esteem and body image. Or it could be both—a positive circular relationship.” Mintz says. When we masturbate, we begin to see our bodies in a better, more forgiving, pleasure-centric way. And that leads us to appreciate our bodies more.
“Several studies have found that orgasm helps with pain, including back pain, migraines, and menstrual cramps,” Mintz says. “Orgasms release chemicals that increase one’s pain threshold. A 1986 study from Rutgers University found that women experience a higher pain threshold after orgasm than before.
Orgasms have been a known helper for everything from hangovers to anxiety. They really are that powerful!
All of this is to say that orgasms are magical. They are so much more than we give them credit for. Enjoy them, embrace them, and have one a day!
Gigi Engle, ACS, is a certified sex educator, sexologist, and author of All The F*cking MIstakes. Her work regularly appears in many publications including Cosmo, Glamour, Men's Health, and Refinery29.
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Whatever you call it—peaking, climaxing, or coming—having an orgasm either with yourself or with a partner can heighten sexual pleasure and may have a few added health benefits, like easing stress or relieving pain.

However, research into the perks of orgasms is limited, especially since the experience is different for everyone. "Some people orgasm multiple times, some once, and some none, and that's all totally normal," Rosara Torrisi , a certified sex therapist and founding director of the Long Island Institute of Sex Therapy, tells Health.

With this in mind, the following seven benefits are by no means a comprehensive list or a guarantee for every individual. But they could bring you some surprising mind and body boosts that go way beyond the bedroom.

Having an orgasm releases a flood of feel-good hormones into the bloodstream, which can make you feel happier, calmer, and less stressed, Kate White , MD, MPH, a professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the Boston University School of Medicine and vice chair of academics in the ob-gyn department at Boston Medical Center, tells Health .

According to Dr. White, these hormones include:

Reaching climax might also make you feel more confident, which can further improve your mood, Logan Levkoff, PhD, a certified sexuality education and advisor to the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists , tells Health.

One thing to know, though, is that it's unclear how long these mood-boosting benefits may last due to the lack of research, Dr. White says.

Having orgasms, especially through masturbation, can reveal what's normal and what isn't when it comes to your sexual health. "It's one of the few times people, especially people with vulvas, give themselves permission to touch their genitals," Torrisi says.

Think of reaching peak as an opportunity to connect with your body, so you spot any changes that may indicate a medical condition, such as an STI or a yeast infection. "It is really helpful to know what your body feels like, looks like, and even smells like, because if you don't know what the norm is for your body, it's really difficult to identify when something is off," Levkoff says.

Experiencing orgasms also creates a comfort level with your body, and without that comfort level, you might be more hesitant to share health info with doctors. When someone is unfamiliar or uncomfortable with their genitals, Dr. White explains, it can cause them to fear pelvic exams or prevent them from bringing up concerns with health care providers, potentially delaying crucial care and treatment.

And for her clients with chronic illnesses, Torrisi says climaxing has an added bonus: It offers them reassurance that their body is capable of giving them pleasure.

Without experiencing orgasms, you won't be able to fully explore what gets you off—potentially cheating you out of the sexual pleasure you deserve.

"A lot of people want to have orgasms consistently from penetration, and the truth is that some people can come consistently from that, but most people can't," Dr. White says. If this sounds familiar to you, climaxing via masturbation can give you a clearer idea of the kind of stimulation you need to reach the big O.

Dr. White recommends experimenting with sex toys or touching yourself in different ways until you know what feels good for you—and you can communicate what you like or dislike when you're with a partner.

"Understanding that your body has the innate capacity for pleasure, and it's not dependent on a partner, is empowering," Levkoff says. "Know that you don't have to rely on someone else to make you a sexual being or to make you feel a certain way."

Beyond building the relationship you have with yourself, orgasms can also bond you tighter and closer to a partner.

A 2016 review published in Socioaffective Neuroscience & Psychology found that concentrations of the neurotransmitters oxytocin and prolactin—which are both thought to facilitate bonding—increase during orgasm. Because of this, the study authors believe there may be a link between climaxing and connecting with a sexual partner.

Of course, this doesn't mean that if you don't reach peak with your partner, your relationship isn't strong. But if a sexual partner is particularly good at making you come, you're probably more likely to want to see them again, which leads to a greater chance of investment in that relationship, Torrisi says. Plus, knowing they can give you pleasure might also boost their confidence and satisfaction.

If you're having trouble catching zzz's, consider having more Os. Many people find that orgasms make them sleepy, which is why they can be a great addition to your bedtime behavior, Levkoff says.

How do orgasms induce sleepiness? It may be due to the relaxing hormones that circulate in your system after you reach peak. Or it could be because orgasming is similar to progressive muscle relaxation , Torrisi says. Progressive muscle relaxation is a relaxation technique that involves clenching a group of muscles as tightly as possible and then releasing them. Letting go of the tension can help people fall asleep much in the same way muscles contract and then release during climax.

Or it might simply be conditional. "Some people also build a habit of orgasming before bed, so it's a part of their sleep routine," Torrisi explains. "Therefore, their bodies kind of know, oh! This means sleep."

An orgasm is a series of muscle contractions, and those contractions may help you maintain or strengthen your pelvic floor , says Levkoff. The contractions are the same ones that happen during Kegel exercises : when you intentionally tighten your pelvic floor muscles, hold for 3-10 seconds, then release. (Doing Kegels feels like you're holding in your pee.)

Orgasms also improve pelvic floor health is by increasing blood flow to the pelvic region, which supports muscle growth, Sonia Bahlani , MD, an ob-gyn and pelvic pain specialist based in New York, tells Health .

Regularly flexing your pelvic floor muscles can lead to better sex by increasing vaginal lubrication, reducing pain from penetration, and strengthening orgasm intensity, according to a previous Health article. That's because a stronger pelvic floor improves blood flow to the genitals and may lead to a tighter grip during penetration.

As if improved mood and sleep weren't benefits enough, orgasm-induced hormones like oxytocin and endorphins appear to act as natural painkillers, Dr. White says.

"Those pleasurable feelings tend to dull feelings of pain," Levkoff says, noting this may be why some people find that orgasms relieve menstrual cramps.

However, for others, getting off can actually increase period pain, Torrisi says. This is because orgasms trigger uterine contractions, worsening the uterine contractions you're already experiencing thanks to your period.

Feel free to give climaxing a go as a way to ease your period-related pains—or any other pain you're experiencing. Just don't expect it to work like a magic bullet, since every body is different.

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There is a lot of talk around morning routines. From Hal Elrod's inspired book Miracle Morning to Tim Ferriss's podcast on deconstructing excellence, there is a burgeoning understanding that having a morning routine is the key to unlocking productivity and one's best life. So, morning routines are where it's at. But one very important life activity seems to be missing from these discussions: Where are the orgasms? A little over a year ago, I decided to add an orgasm into my morning routine. I went from really liking my mornings of meditating, journaling and literally smelling the roses to loving myself as a part of my routine. I'm happier, more calm and focused and have a better connection and more appreciation for my body than ever. If you're ready to change things up in the morning and start your day feeling satisfied, I recommend checking out these seven reasons why starting your day with an orgasm needs to make it into your morning routine. 7 Reasons To Include An Orgasm In Your Morning Routine 1. Cortisol Flush If someone told you that the key to stress relief, belly fat loss and better sleep was to make a magical smoothie of kale, avocado and chia seeds every morning, I bet you'd try it. Right? I would. Personally, I love a healthy, delicious smoothie first thing in the morning. But, what gets overlooked is how healthily you could start your day without ever getting out of bed! A orgasm first thing in the morning causes your oxytocin levels (the feel good hormone) to soar and your cortisol levels to plummet. Want a flatter belly? Spend some extra time getting it on in the morning. Cortisol is your stress hormone and high levels of cortisol causes belly bloat , along with a buffet of other terrible health problems. So, rather than popping out of bed already stressed about your to-do list, start your day with a clear mind by getting off instead. 2. Pleasure Begets Pleasure We live in a world where we are inundated with "shoulds" and even worse, most of our "shoulds" are grounded in self-hate. I should make more money ( I'm not living well enough ). I should be married by now ( Why am I still single? What's wrong with me? ). I should eat this bland salad and exercise everyday for an hour ( I will hate my body until I love it .) Argh! However, when you adopt a mindset of pleasure-begets-pleasure, there is no room for "should's" because you're being truly honest with yourself. If you say, "I want to lose weight, but I want to do it in a way that brings me pleasure," then running on the treadmill for an hour is most likely not an option for many. But, depending on how vigorous your personal pleasuring or partnered love making may be, studies show that on average burn about seven calories per minute on the treadmill and three calories per minute during sex . Talk about compelling data to double up on your time in-between the sheets! Thus, when you can have your needs met in a pleasuring way, why push yourself into the realm of shoulds? An orgasm (or two) first thing in the morning helps you frame your day in the pleasure mindset. You are here for pleasure. Question everything else. 3. Release Creates Focus Have you ever been told to "take a few deep breaths" or "sit for a two-minute meditation" to stop the monkey brain when your head is spinning? Want to know what is ever more powerful? Yup, sexual fulfillment. Talk about a perspective shift. The immediate drop in your cortisol levels helps you refocus on what you truly desire and often gives your mind the space for that creative spark. Yet, because most of us don't work from home, we can't step away to bring on the big O. Instead, grant yourself permission to add an orgasm to your morning routine. It helps you start the day in your creative genius zone. It makes you less agitated overall. And, it sets you up to sidestep the head-spinning drama in the first place. 4. Orgasms Make Your Brain Smart Think a morning Sudoku puzzle is the best way to smarten up your brain? Well orgasms improve memory and brain activity too! Through spiking dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) hormone levels in the body, orgasms provide a brain boost as well as a other physical benefits like lower risk of heart disease and bright beautiful skin. So, put down the puzzle and get back in bed!
5. There IS Time Whether it is on your own or with your partner, when you start the day with an orgasm (or two), you
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