The Orgasm Answer Guide answers common questions many people have about one of life's most fascinating experiences.Presented in an accessible questionandanswer format and based on credible research studies, four of the world's leading sexuality experts address every aspect of orgasms: how they happen, why they don't, and what can be done to enhance sexual experiences. The authors provide clear and informed answers to more than 80 common questions, including:
Can orgasms cause a heart attack?
Does childbirth affect orgasms?
What is the G spot?
How can I tell if my partner is faking orgasm?
Do orgasms end at a certain age?The allstar author team includes neuroscientist Barry R. Komisaruk, bestselling author and sexual health researcher Beverly Whipple, BBC sexuality talkshow host Sara Nasserzadeh, and Mexico's leading sex researcher, Carlos BeyerFlores.Credible, readable, and easy to follow, The Orgasm Answer Guide tells you everything you ever wanted to know... but were afraid to ask. ''The authors hit this one out of the park! Their book answers key questions with a unique combination of science, credibility, and caring.'' -- Judith Steinhart, cocreator of Go Ask Alice!''This book answers the questions many of us secretly have about orgasms and many we may not even have thought of... until now. Ever wondered why people experience orgasms while asleep? What the U spot is? Or how machines and devices stimulate orgasms? Then this book is for you.'' -- Lou Paget, author of The Big O''A must read for every couple. Pulling together reliable information from hundreds of sources, The Orgasm Answer Guide will expand your frame of reference beyond your personal experience. Written for a broad audience I suspect it will nevertheless become a valuable reference for sexual health professionals.'' -- Mark Schoen, SexSmartFilms.com''Orgasm may be the ultimate subjective experience; it's impossible to know what another's climax is like. Yet these fascinating scientists and graceful writers deliver a book that reveals orgasm's universal truths.'' -- Daniel Bergner, author of The Other Side of Desire
Preface1. About OrgasmsWhat are orgasms?Do men and women have the same sensations during an orgasm?Why don't all my orgasms feel the same?What are multiple orgasms?What is anorgasmia?At what age do orgasms begin?Do orgasms end at a certain age?How long does it take to reach orgasm?How long do orgasms normally last?How often do people experience orgasm?Does a person inherit the ability to have orgasms?Are there really ""nongenital"" orgasms?Why do people sometimes look as if they are in pain at or near orgasm?2. Women's OrgasmsWhat's the difference between vaginal, cervical, and clitoral orgasms?Does breast or nipple stimulation affect a woman's orgasm?Do Kegel exercises intensify female orgasms?What fluids are produced before and during a woman's orgasm?Why is the clitoris so sensitive after an orgasm?Does body position during sex affect a woman's orgasm?Does penis size affect a woman's orgasm?Are orgasms affected by the menstrual cycle?Is a woman more likely to become pregnant if she has an orgasm?Is it safe to have orgasms during pregnancy?Does childbirth affect orgasm?How do hormones affect women's orgasms?3. Men's OrgasmsHow does a penis become erect?How do men ejaculate?Does a penis need to be hard to have an orgasm?Why is the penis so sensitive after an orgasm?Can a man have an orgasm without stimulation of his penis?Can men experience ejaculation without orgasm, or orgasm without ejaculation?Why do some men become so sleepy after an orgasm?What is the clear fluid that comes out of the penis before ejaculation?What is the difference between semen and sperm?Why does semen change from opaque to transparent?What causes differences in the amount and characteristics of semen ejaculated?How do hormones affect men's orgasms?4. Hows and Whys of OrgasmHow do legal and illegal drugs affect orgasm?Why do people sometimes experience orgasms while asleep?Why do people say that orgasms happen in the brain?How does ""sex-change"" (""transsexual"") surgery affect orgasms?How do machines and devices stimulate orgasms?How can scientists tell whether animals have orgasms?5. Orgasms and HealthAre orgasms good for our health?Do orgasms reduce stress?Can an orgasm cause a heart attack?Can orgasms cause headaches?What causes ""blue balls""?What is the effect of cancer and its treatment on orgasm?Does hysterectomy affect orgasms?Besides hysterectomy, do other female genital surgeries affect orgasms?Does prostate surgery affect orgasms?Besides prostate surgery, do other male genital surgeries affect orgasms?Are there surgeries that can improve a man's chance of experiencing orgasm?How do brain injuries or spinal cord injuries affect orgasms?What treatments are there for erectile dysfunction?Does Viagra help women experience orgasm?Does vaginal dryness affect orgasms?What causes premature ejaculation?How do I have an orgasm while practicing safer sex?Can I get HIV/AIDS and other STIs from oral sex?Does diet affect orgasms?6. The Geography of the Female OrgasmWhat is the clitoris?What is the cervix?What is the G spot?What is the U spot?What is the A spot?What are the vaginal fornices?7. Orgasms and RelationshipsHow can I stimulate or intensify orgasms in myself or my partner?How can I tell whether my partner is faking an orgasm?How can my partner and I have simultaneous orgasms?Why does my partner use a vibrator to have an orgasm?What can I do if my partner says he can't have an orgasm because my vagina is not tight enough?What can I do if my partner says she isn't having orgasms because my penis is too small?Why does my partner want to have an orgasm through anal sex?Why does my partner need me to ""talk dirty"" in order to have an orgasm?What can we do if my partner or I can't experience orgasms?8. Orgasms and CultureDo different cultures view orgasms differently?Does female genital cutting affect orgasms?Does male circumcision affect orgasms?Does piercing affect orgasms?Does ""dry sex"" affect orgasms?Is there too much emphasis on ""achieving"" orgasm in some cultures?Why can't people talk about orgasms without feeling embarrassed or silly?Selected References
""Beverly Whipple, sexuality researcher and coauthor with Alice Ladas of the international best-selling book The G-Spot and Other Discoveries about Human Sexuality, teams up with neuroscientist Barry R. Komisaruk and endocrinologist Carlos Beyer-Flores to illustrate a complete picture of one of the most electrifying and mysterious parts of human sexuality'orgasm. From the definition of orgasm to the effects of disease, aging, and drugs, to neurochemistry of orgasm and finally leading up to its connection with the brain, through this comprehensive and interesting journey, many questions about 'one of life's greatest pleasures' are answered.""
