Sex: Here's why you might cry after an orgasm

Sexual intercourse is a shared moment when sensations are heightened. Everyone experiences pleasure differently, and the body's reactions are proof of this. Laughing, sleeping, crying... Yes, sometimes we're surprised to feel tears rolling down our cheeks.

Why do we cry after an orgasm?

Rest assured, crying after an orgasm is a perfectly normal phenomenon! In the English language it even has its own name: 'crymaxing', a contraction of 'cry' and 'climaxing.' Crying is nothing to be ashamed of, and is not uncommon for some people to do it after having an orgasm.

To understand this reaction, we need to look at what happens in our bodies after a peak of sexual pleasure.

During orgasm, the brain is flooded with oxytocin and dopamine, more commonly known as the hormones of happiness and pleasure. They're what makes us feel so good after an orgasm. These strong emotions of pleasure are so intense that the body needs to evacuate them in various forms.

Whether you're laughing, sleeping or crying, the reactions are all different and nothing to be ashamed of. Tears of happiness are a natural reaction to intense pleasure.

Read more: 8 unusual facts about orgasms

How do you deal with crying?

There's no need to feel guilty about these little drops of happiness! Let yourself go and accept your body's reaction - no one has the right to judge you. If your partner cries after an orgasm, you need to be attentive. Communication is essential to defuse any feelings of shame. Whether it's cuddling or talking, sharing can make the tears disappear.

Crying after an orgasm is normal and happens more often than you think. Accept the sensation without feeling guilty: sexual intercourse should be a moment of enjoyment and of intimacy between partners.

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This article has been translated from OhMyMagFR

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Youtube / Europe 1 :Ma copine se met à pleurer au moment de l’orgasme : comment l’expliquer ?