Orgasming: meaning, definitions and examples

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orgasming

 

[ ษ”หrหˆษกรฆzmษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

sexual activity

Orgasming refers to the physical and emotional sensations experienced at the peak of sexual arousal, which often leads to intense pleasure and release. This moment is generally characterized by heightened physiological response, including muscle contractions, increased heart rate, and a surge of pleasurable emotions. Orgasming can occur during various sexual activities, and its intensity can vary significantly from person to person.

Synonyms

climaxing, cumming, peaking

Examples of usage

  • They both reached orgasming at the same time.
  • Orgasming can often relieve stress and tension.
  • Many people experience a range of feelings while orgasming.

Translations

Translations of the word "orgasming" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น orgasmo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเค–เคฒเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Orgasmus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ orgasme

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพั€ะณะฐะทะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ orgazm

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ชใƒผใ‚ฌใ‚บใƒ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท orgasme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ orgasmo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท orgazm

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜ค๋ฅด๊ฐ€์ฆ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‡ุฒุฉ ุงู„ุฌู…ุงุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ orgasmus

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ orgazmus

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ซ˜ๆฝฎ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ orgazem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ orgasmi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพั€ะฐะปัŒะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ แƒ’แƒแƒ–แƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ orgazm

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ orgasmo

Etymology

The term 'orgasm' traces its roots back to the Greek word 'orgia', which means 'to swell' or 'to become excited'. The modern English usage of the word started to take form in the late 19th century, during a period when discussions about sexuality and sexual health began to enter mainstream discourse. The suffix '-ing' indicates the ongoing process of the act, which reflects the physicality and immediacy of experiencing sexual pleasure. Over the decades, the understanding and acceptance of orgasming have evolved, leading to a broader conversation about sexual health, intimacy, and emotional well-being. As societal norms around sexuality have shifted, the conversation about orgasming has expanded to include discussions about pleasure, consent, and communication in sexual relationships.