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The Profound Power & Pleasure of Female Orgasm

Fueled by pure primal instinct, our sex drive is a compelling physiological desire for copulation. Unlike most female mammals, women can enjoy immense pleasure from sexual activity. Of course a partner is not necessarily needed to achieve sexual satisfaction and orgasm, however it is always more fun to share erotic experiences with someone you care deeply for. Whether you enjoy solo play in stimulating yourself, or you have assistance from an adoring lover, orgasm can be profoundly powerful and extremely gratifying to a woman.

Female orgasm is a completely natural function and inherent desire – nothing to be ashamed of or even shy about. Women should talk more about it and teach healthy sexuality to pubescent girls, so they can freely explore their developing bodies without guilt or embarrassment. Men should also be more educated about female orgasm so they can share and help facilitate this truly incredible experience with their partner. As all bodies and personal preferences are unique, it is important for a woman to show her lover what feels good to her, and how best to produce mind-blowing orgasms.

Touch, Play, Explore and Discover the Pleasures of Self Love

So May has been declared National Masturbation Month. Although the movement is gaining awareness and media attention, it most likely will not be officially recognized, or show up on your yearly Hallmark calendars anytime soon.

The proposed observance and hype was created by a San Francisco based sex toy store, which stemmed from a controversial statement about masturbation from former U.S. Surgeon General, Joycelyn Elders which led to her forced resignation. As a liberal advocate for sex education, she thoughtfully stated, “With regard to masturbation, I think it is something that is a part of human sexuality and something that should perhaps be taught.” That didn’t go over well with disapproving conservatives.

The Connection Between Nitric Oxide, Sex, Health and Happiness

Nitric Oxide (not to be confused with nitrous oxide) is a very simple but important molecule that can actually determine how long you live and the quality of your life. Nitric Oxide is made by the blood vessels’ lining, or endothelium. The endothelium is extremely sensitive to the physical and chemical conditions inside our blood vessels. When the endothelium senses heart-healthy conditions, such as physical activity and low cholesterol, it releases more Nitric Oxide. And that’s very good for your health and vitality. Nitric Oxide expands the blood vessels, increasing blood flow and decreasing blood clotting. Conversely, when the endothelium senses unhealthy activities and conditions such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, cigarette smoking, or emotional distress, it releases less Nitric Oxide; and chances of atherosclerosis (heart disease) accelerates.

How does nitric oxide work to our advantage in the body?

Nitric Oxide is a gas that’s produced in the endothelial lining of every blood vessel in our bodies, including all the capillaries. Every cell of our body is only about one micron away from the lining of a blood vessel. And when you are doing anything that feels good, like healthy exercise or having an orgasm, your Nitric Oxide levels rise and your blood circulation is increased. More than that, Nitric Oxide is the main neurotransmitter – the one that regulates all the other neurotransmitters. And because it’s a gas, it goes through the body instantly. So high Nitric Oxide levels, let’s say from clitoral stimulation, will instantly change the neurotransmitter levels of the brain and balance them out. As your biochemistry changes, inflammation decreases, and chances of heart disease lessens, and the adrenals improve — it’s all connected. We aren’t kidding when we say sex is good for your health!

How to Achieve the Big ‘O’ …again and again!

When it comes to getting ‘turned-on’, men are mostly driven by visual and physical stimulation. For women, sex is much more of a mental and emotional experience. Stress is the most common obstruction in being able to feel optimum sexual pleasure. If your mind is full of distracting thoughts or if you’re upset about something, you may be unable to wholly experience all of the magnificent sensations our bodies are capable of. It’s imperative to decrease stress, tension and disturbance before embarking on a sexual journey with or without a partner. At the end of this article, there is a link to download an audio meditation to help quiet the mind and learn some of these meditation techniques to optimize orgasmic sensation.

Most women enjoy a combination of mental, emotional and physical stimulation to get them going. Although there are numerous erogenous zones, the clitoris is the main point of interest that evokes the most pleasure. The clitoris is a complex network with over 8,000 nerve fibers concentrated in one tiny little bump! There are more pleasure-producing sensory receptors in the clitoris than any other part of the female body. There is a highly charged energy surge as the clitoral nerves interact with the 15,000 nerve fibers that service the entire pelvic area. It is truly an epicenter of explosive ecstatic potential possessing the power of generating more incomprehensible pleasure than you can handle!