Some
general observations Orgasm (gr. orgasmos: lustful
excitement) is the sudden release of muscular and nervous tension at
the climax of sexual excitement. The experience represents the most
intense physical pleasure of which human beings are capable and is
basically the same for males and females. An orgasm lasts only a few
seconds and is felt very much like a short seizure or rather a quick
succession of convulsions which involve the whole body and soon lead
to complete relaxation.