What are orgasms?

An orgasm is like getting really, really excited and feeling a big, happy wave inside your body.

Orgasms happen when your body feels super good, kind of like when you’ve been running around playing tag for a long time, and then suddenly you stop, and you feel the best version of yourself. That’s what happens during an orgasm: your body releases a bunch of happy feelings all at once.

When you're having fun, like laughing, touching, or playing, your brain sends messages to different parts of your body. These messages make your muscles tighten up and then relax, kind of like when you squeeze a stress ball really hard and let go. That tightening and relaxing is what causes the happy wave that is an orgasm.

Your body releases something called feel-good chemicals, which are like tiny helpers that make everything feel extra nice. It's like getting a big hug from your favorite toy, but inside your whole body!

Sometimes, people can have more than one orgasm in a row, kind of like when you get two ice cream scoops instead of just one. That’s called having a multiple orgasm, and it feels even better!