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Wondering what happens to a female body during orgasm? A Urologist explains (YouTube Replay)

Sep 1, 2025
Curious about what happens to a female body during orgasm? This discussion breaks down the three intriguing phases: excitement, plateau, and resolution. It highlights the significant physiological changes involved in each phase and emphasizes the importance of communication between partners during intimate moments. With insights from pioneering researchers, the podcast unpacks the complexities of the female orgasm in an engaging and informative way.
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ANECDOTE

How We Learned About Orgasm

  • Masters and Johnson learned about orgasm by observing sex workers have sex in their lab.
  • Dr. Rena D Malik notes this historical method as surprising but foundational to our understanding.
INSIGHT

Physical Changes In The Excitement Phase

  • The excitement phase raises heart rate, blood pressure, and causes vasocongestion in the genitals.
  • The clitoris enlarges, the vagina elongates and lubricates, and labia and uterus shift to accommodate activity.
INSIGHT

Color And Muscle Responses

  • Many women develop a 'sex flush' and color changes in the labia during arousal.
  • Pelvic and anal muscles can tighten and the phase can last minutes to hours depending on the person.
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