The Science of Orgasm

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Barry R. Komisaruk (Rutgers - The State University of New Jersey) Carlos Beyer-Flores (Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM))

The Science of Orgasm

Barry R. Komisaruk (Rutgers - The State University of New Jersey), Carlos Beyer-Flores (Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM)), Beverly Whipple

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Publish My Book
15 November 2006

Gender studies, gender groups; Physiology; Human reproduction, growth & development; Neurology & clinical neurophysiology; Mathematics & Sciences; Science: general issues; Biology, life sciences

This fascinating and comprehensive book is the first to explore the complex biological process leading to orgasm. Here, sexuality researcher and nurse Beverly Whipple, coauthor of the international best-selling book

The G Spot and Other Discoveries about Human Sexuality, joins neuroscientist Barry R. Komisaruk and endocrinologist Carlos Beyer-Flores to view orgasm through the lenses of behavioral neuroscience along with cognitive and physiological sciences. The authors explain how and why orgasms happen, why they fail to happen, and what brain and body events are put into play at the moment of orgasm. No topic is left unexplored, as the book describes the genital-brain connection, how the brain produces orgasms, how aging affects orgasm, and the effects of prescription medication, street drugs, hormones, disorders, and diseases. Covering every type of sexual peak experience in women and men?from intense to phantom-this informative and entertaining work illuminates the hows, whats, and wherefores of orgasm.

By: Barry R. Komisaruk (Rutgers - The State University of New Jersey), Carlos Beyer-Flores (Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM)), Beverly Whipple
Imprint: Publish My Book
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 26mm
Weight: 635g
ISBN: 9780801884900
ISBN 10: 080188490X
Publication Date: 15 November 2006
Recommended Age: From 18 years
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Preface 1. Definitions of Orgasm 2. Different Nerves, Different Orgasmic Feelings 3. Bodily Changes at Orgasm 4. Are Orgasms Good for Your Health? 5. When Things Go Wrong 6. Diseases That Affect Orgasm 7. How Aging Affects Orgasm 8. Pleasure and Satisfaction with and without Orgasm 9. The Nervous System Connection 10. The Neurochemistry of Orgasm 11. Effects of Medication 12. Counteracting Medication Side Effects 13. Recreational Stimulant Drugs and Orgasm 14. Depressant Drugs and Orgasm 15. Herbal Therapies 16. Hormones and Orgasm 17. Mechanism of Action of Sex Steroids 18. Nonreproductive Hormones in Orgasm 19. Atypical Orgasms 20. The Genital-Brain Connection 21. Orgasms after Brain Surgery or Brain Damage 22. Imaging the Brain during Sexual Arousal and Orgasm 23. The Cast of Characters: How Brain Components Contribute to Orgasm 24. Consciousness and Orgasm Glossary References Index

Reviews for The Science of Orgasm

<p>This is a very easy book to read... There are very few books on this subject area and the book is highly recommended.--Kevan R. Wylie Sexual and Relationship Therapy (01/01/0001)

Winner of Foundation for the Scientific Study of Sexuality Bonnie and Vern L. Bullough Award 2007 (United States)
Winner of Foundation for the Scientific Study of Sexuality Bonnie and Vern L. Bullough Award 2007.