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orgasmic reward

The reward network associated with orgasms

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Jan 16, 2026
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How is ejaculation physiologically distinct from orgasm in males?

Orgasm and ejaculation in males are tightly linked but physiologically distinct: orgasm is a subjective, brain-mediated peak of pleasure with systemic autonomic signs, while ejaculation is a coordinat...

Jan 15, 2026
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Are hormonal or neurochemical responses distinct between clitoral and vaginal orgasms?

Current evidence does not show a clear, consistent difference in systemic hormonal or neurochemical responses that maps cleanly onto “clitoral” versus “vaginal” orgasms; rather, neuroscientists and se...