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[Vaginal contractions in female orgasm]

S Kratochvíl1

  • 1Psychiatrická nemocnice Kromĕríz.

Ceskoslovenska Psychiatrie
|February 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Female orgasms may involve vaginal contractions, but they are not essential for the experience. Research indicates that while many women report contractions, some regularly achieve orgasm without them.

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Area of Science:

  • Sexology
  • Human Physiology
  • Female Sexual Health

Context:

  • The physiological basis of female orgasm has been debated, with early research focusing on orgasmic platform contractions.
  • Previous studies reported varying numbers of pelvic contractions during female orgasm, with some subjects experiencing none.

Purpose:

  • To investigate the subjective experience of vaginal or pelvic contractions during female orgasm.
  • To determine the frequency and necessity of contractions for female orgasmic experience.

Summary:

  • Masters and Johnson (1966) identified 3-15 rhythmic vaginal contractions as the physiological basis of female orgasm.
  • Later research noted up to 34 irregular pelvic contractions in some subjects during prolonged orgasms.
  • Czech sexological questionnaires revealed that 60% of women with neurotic disorders and 80% of female health professionals reported experiencing contractions during orgasm.

Impact:

  • Vaginal contractions frequently accompany female orgasm but are not a prerequisite.
  • The findings suggest a broader understanding of female orgasmic experience, acknowledging variations in physiological response.

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