Nov 05 2007

In Males, what happens after orgasm that causes such relaxation?

Simpleton asked:


The calmness that comes right after orgasm, what causes it? A friend and I were debating it, he claims the testosterone levels go down which make you calm, but I would think your testosterone level would stay pretty consistent, and that relaxation/calmness is caused by something else.

Tags: Orgasm, Testosterone, Testosterone Levels

17 Responses to “In Males, what happens after orgasm that causes such relaxation?”

1. # DaManGranton 06 Nov 2007 at 5:34 pm

   your sexual tension is released

2. # Cara Bon 09 Nov 2007 at 3:40 pm

   releasing testosterone…relaxes the body :o)

3. # Jon 10 Nov 2007 at 9:15 pm

   I agree with the guy who says that tension is released… that sounds right.

4. # Dazeon 14 Nov 2007 at 9:07 am

   Actually a flood of endorphins are released, natural opiates… gives you that sleepy, good feeling.

   Testosterone levels would remain the same, you’re correct.

5. # Equinoxon 16 Nov 2007 at 9:45 pm

   Serotonin and other endorphins.

6. # zozzaon 20 Nov 2007 at 5:21 am

   everything in this universe, starts smoothly, reaches the climax, then calms down!!

7. # Joeon 22 Nov 2007 at 5:27 am

   as an orgasm builds up so does tension. Once a guy orgasms that tension is no longer there. thus we are relaxed.

8. # bigdreamboy90on 24 Nov 2007 at 3:59 am

   The Orgasm releases all the body hormones in your area, which makes you think relaxed(not too much though)…
   Your body relaxes after it’s hard times of muscle movements…

9. # Maya`s dadon 24 Nov 2007 at 6:06 pm

   theres a chemical that is released when you get yours that has a relaxing, almost sleepy effect on the body. the same chemical is found in turkey. Thats why you get Sleepy after your thanksgiving dinner

10. # ARCHERon 27 Nov 2007 at 2:30 am

    Nothing, males don’t have time for orgasims, because where’re the ones doing all the w–k

11. # feelingbuzzyon 30 Nov 2007 at 6:42 am

    No, it’s a parasympathetic surge.
    Your muscarinic receptors are flooded with acetylcholine.
    Whoo hoo!

12. # Zlanuon 02 Dec 2007 at 1:35 am

    Could be a combination of many things. For one, you have just released your orgasm, your heart rate slows down a bit more. A series of endorphins and hormones are released that fill your body with pleasure. At the same time, the sweat on your body begins to cool, cooling down your body. Your muscles all over your body relax. Hope that helps a bit.

13. # Nateon 03 Dec 2007 at 1:26 pm

    Total and complete satisfaction

14. # Nah Fon 06 Dec 2007 at 3:27 pm

    There is a hormone called prolactin that is released, not testosterone. Other hormones are released and activity in the cerebral cortex decreases in both males and females. The female and male brain react similarly during and after orgasm.

15. # freakin brillianton 08 Dec 2007 at 6:43 pm

    its endorphines ur friend is a duma*ss

16. # LegendIsBornon 10 Dec 2007 at 9:02 pm

    I wonder what else you guys talk about.. o_O

17. # dragonsz7on 12 Dec 2007 at 2:20 pm

    Simply put every cell in him body just exploded with is orgasm, and now they are all relaxing.