Name: 10 things you didn't know about orgasm
Uploaded: 2009-05-20T01:00:00Z
Duration: 16 min 23 s
Description: "Bonk" author Mary Roach delves into obscure scientific research, some of it centuries old, to make 10 surprising claims about sexual climax, ranging from the bizarre to the hilarious. (This talk is aimed at adults. Viewer discretion advised.)

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Mary Roach: 10 things you didn't know about orgasm

10 things you didn't know about orgasm

"Bonk" author Mary Roach delves into obscure scientific research, some of it centuries old, to make 10 surprising claims about sexual climax, ranging from the bizarre to the hilarious. (This talk is aimed at adults. Viewer discretion advised.)

The human orgasm is far more complex and surprising than commonly believed. Odd documented cases include a woman who experienced orgasm from brushing her teeth and people capable of climax through thought alone. Research has explored everything from in-utero stimulation to the use of artificial devices and even animal fertility techniques, highlighting the powerful role of the nervous system. These findings challenge taboos and expand our understanding of pleasure, health, and the boundaries of scientific curiosity.