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Orgasmic platform Wikipedia

In the plateau phase of the human sexual response cycle in women, the tissues of the outer third of the vagina swell considerably, and the pubococcygeal muscle tightens, reducing the diameter of the opening of the vagina and creating what Masters and Johnson call the orgasmic platform.

During orgasm, women experience rhythmic contractions of the orgasmic platform. The pubococcygeal muscle, or "pelvic floor" as it is also known, can be strengthened with exercise. Pelvic floor exercises (also known as Kegel exercises) can lead to development and improved control of the pelvic floor muscles. Improving the control of these muscles may also help women who suffer from urinary incontinence. Also, it is known to increase pleasure during sexual intercourse for both the male and female partner.

Greater Sexual Stimulation

The male's pleasure is heightened because the female partner can pull and squeeze their partner's penis. It will also feel tighter inside the vagina.
The female partner's pleasure will be increased because a tighter vagina essentially means greater squeeze, and therefore greater sensitivity (such as having a larger penis inside her). Also, the female orgasm is in fact a series of powerful and repeated muscular contractions. Greater pelvic floor strength means more powerful muscle contractions, and thus greater intensity of orgasm.
There is also a psychological component to greater pelvic floor strength in women. By knowing that they are stronger, and better able to pleasure themselves and their partner, they will likely be more confident with their sexual partner. This can greatly reduce their pre-coital performance anxiety.

Category:Sexual arousal
Category:Orgasm
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Last Modified:   2005-12-19