The Science of Orgasm

The book "The Science of Orgasm," authored by Beverly Whipple, Barry R. Komisaruk, and Carlos Beyer-Flores, is a comprehensive exploration of the biological processes leading to orgasm. It delves into the subject through the perspectives of behavioral neuroscience, cognitive science, and physiology.

The authors provide insights into the mechanisms of orgasm, examining the reasons behind its occurrence and the factors that may prevent it. Key topics discussed include the connection between the genitals and the brain, the brain's role in producing orgasms, the impact of aging on sexual experiences, and the effects of various substances and medical conditions on orgasm. The book encompasses a wide range of sexual experiences, detailing both intense and phantom orgasms in men and women. This informative work serves to illuminate the complexities surrounding orgasm, addressing the hows, whats, and wherefores of this phenomenon.

Published by JHU Press in 2006, the book consists of 372 pages.