5 Surprising Things That Might Happen After an Orgasm
In our opinion, there is nothing quite as incredible as a great orgasm. Whether self-inflicted or shared with a booty call from OBC, the feeling after climax is nothing short of A+++.
However, what happens AFTER a great orgasm varies from person to person – and here are a few of the strange things you might encounter, via BuzzFeed:
- A headache – “Post-orgasm headaches are more common in men and among people who suffer from migraines, according to the Mayo Clinic. Most of these headaches last just a few minutes, but they can persist as long as a few hours or even a couple of days.
- A good cry – “This is known as postcoital dysphoria,” sex therapist Vanessa Marin told HuffPost. “A fair number of people report feeling sad, overwhelmed, tearful or emotional after an orgasm.”
- A sneeze – “Ah-ah-ah … choo? Researchers aren’t quite sure why sneezing and having an orgasm are linked for some people, but they speculate it might have to do with crossed wires in the autonomic nervous system, which is responsible for reflexes such as sneezing, as well as sexual arousal. “
- Leg shaking – “Some women report leg shaking after they have an orgasm. During climax, tension builds around our muscles, and not just those in the genital area. When sex is over and the tension is released, some cramping, shaking or contractions can occur. If this happens to you, try drinking water and eating something with potassium, like a banana, avocado or yogurt.”
- Flu symptoms – Say WHAT? “Post-orgasmic illness syndrome (POIS) is a rare condition in which men experience flu-like symptoms such as a fever, fatigue and nasal congestion after ejaculation. Not much is known about what causes POIS, but some researchers think it could be related to an autoimmune disorder or allergy to semen, according to the Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center.”