Does Coffee Improve Orgasm?
Coffee: is it true that it amplifies the female orgasm?
A trend circulating on the net claims that drinking coffee before sex can intensify the orgasm by at least 50%.
To understand if caffeine has any effect on the intensity of an orgasm, we must first remember what we are talking about:
- Orgasm consists of a set of neuro-muscular reactions, involuntary and of short duration, which result in a series of perivaginal contractions, generally at the height of sexual excitement.
- In women, orgasms can be achieved in many different ways, including stimulation of the nipple , clitoris , vagina , and rectum .
- In each of these cases, different nerve endings are stimulated which triggers the release of certain neurochemicals and the increase in blood flow which causes various changes in the body. During an orgasm, for example, women experience a significant increase in heart rate and blood pressure; in the genital area, on the other hand, the vagina begins to secrete a viscous lubricating fluid, while the increased spraying produces clitoral erection and tumescence of the labia majora and minora .
- Orgasms also release neurotransmitters such as oxytocin, dopamine and endorphins responsible for feelings of well – being . This pro-pleasure “chemical cocktail” can improve mood and sleep quality , while reducing the levels of stress hormones in the body.
- The nerve wiring through the vulva and vagina can vary from person to person, so the experience of orgasm is also physiologically subjective.
The alleged caffeine-orgasm connection could be explained by the vasodilator effect of caffeine: this means that this substance dilates or makes blood vessels more open , allowing more blood to flow to the extremities. To give an example: Viagra is a vasodilator, so it essentially causes blood vessels to dilate, allowing more blood to flow through them and aiding in erection, which can help with increased sensitivity and potential for orgasm. On the other hand, it is interesting to note that the effect of caffeine on blood vessels varies, therefore, for some parts of the body, coffee also works as a vasoconstrictorand, by acting on the blood vessels that supply the muscles of the head and neck, it can produce a stimulating effect on the brain and, if present, help relieve headaches.
Much remains to be explored about how caffeine affects orgasm. In a 2005 study examining the acute effect of caffeine on rats and their sexual activity, it was observed that, once administered the substance, the female selectively increased visits to the male when physical contact was possible. The research team added that the study has not been replicated and it is difficult to say whether or not it was significant: it could be that caffeine simply keeps animals (and possibly people) awake, thus making them more active from a sleep point of view as well. sexual activity.
Going back to the female orgasm, in conclusion, coffee as a stimulant would make sense for the following sequence of events:
- Caffeine can increase blood flow to certain parts of the body ( vasodilation )
- Arousal and access to orgasm largely depend on the amount of blood in the genitals
- The better your circulation, the more flow you have to your erectile tissues, so you’re more likely to reach the peaks of arousal that set the stage for intense orgasms.
How much coffee to drink and after how long does it affect orgasm?
The beneficial effect on orgasm would be obtained with the intake of 100 mg of caffeine and since we are on the subject of warnings, it is good to know that, when you drink a cup of coffee, you need from 15 minutes to 2 hours before the caffeine is starting to really kick in. That said, caffeine is no substitute for proper foreplay and bonding with your partner. Complicity and healthy mutual respect will far outweigh any benefit one might get from drinking coffee.