Orgasms: What are They Really Good For?

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This paper examines physiologically orgasm in both males and females, the psychologically and physically benefits accorded the participants in sexual intercourse and orgasm and how the American work ethic forces society to view sex and orgasms as something to be "achieved" rather than in which to take great delight. The author points out that, while researching this topic, he has learned that sexual intercourse and orgasm, when experienced regularly, can serve to replace long, boring and strenuous workouts at the gym and, when engaging in a sexual relationship, it is most beneficial for the partners to communicate and try to enjoy the entire experience in and of itself. The paper relates that society focuses heavily on its goal that orgasm is achieved each time there is sex thereby neglecting all the wonderful feelings and excitement that is associated with orgasm.

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"Today, in an era with the fabled multiple orgasm and general sexual liberation (although the U.S. military still has a don't ask don't tell policy), the trend is that sexual intercourse is the prized portion of the intimate relationship and everyone should work to attain orgasms. The following will examine how this belief system has even infiltrated the language of sex. The term foreplay including activities like kissing, hand-stimulation of the genitals, and mouth-to-genital stimulation indicates that they are not the real sex act. Foreplay implies they happen before the real deal, before in heterosexual orientation the penis penetrates the vagina. Hyde and DeLamater (2003) coined it perfectly in reference to the common phrase, "'achieving orgasm,' as if orgasm were something to be achieved like a promotion on the job." This is why I chose to research the topic of orgasm and society's perspective. Sex is something special - a biological and psychological requirement and should surpass the influences that burden our days. Once our work behaviors infiltrate the bedroom, it turns sexual intercourse into another work-related activity almost as if we should be punching in our time cards before having sex."

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