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orgasm

B2
noun

Pronunciation

UK

  • /ˈɔːɡæzəm/

US

  • /ˈɔrɡæzəm/

Description

An orgasm is the peak of sexual excitement, marked by strong physical feelings and a sense of release. It is often described as a wave of pleasure that moves through the body. The experience is deeply personal and can vary a lot from person to person. Some people reach it easily, while others do not, and that is normal. It is most often connected with sexual activity or sexual stimulation.

Examples

  1. 1

    Stress and sex

    Some people find it difficult to have an orgasm when they are stressed.

  2. 2

    Embarrassment

    He reached orgasm quickly and felt embarrassed about it.

  3. 3

    Medication effects

    The doctor said the medication could affect her ability to orgasm.

    • Grammar

      orgasm can be a verb: to orgasm

      to have an orgasm

  4. 4

    Medical symptom

    Pain during orgasm is something you should discuss with a doctor.

  5. 5

    Relationship pressure

    The article talked about women who fake orgasms because they feel pressure to please their partners.

  6. 6

    Sex research

    Researchers often discuss the orgasm gap in studies about heterosexual sex.

    • Phrase

      orgasm gap

      a difference between groups in how often they orgasm

Forms and spellings

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Main spelling

  • orgasmnoun

Forms

  • orgasmspluralnoun