Orgasm

Orgasm is an experience of sexual climax that can involve physical sensations, emotional release, both, or neither in a particular encounter. People’s experiences vary in intensity, timing, and meaning. It is not a reliable measure of desire, connection, health, or whether an intimate experience was worthwhile.

Treating orgasm as a shared goal can create unnecessary pressure. A more respectful approach is to stay attentive to comfort, pleasure, and choice, using communication to talk honestly about what feels good or what needs to change. Questions about ongoing sexual wellbeing belong within the broader context of sexual health.