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What Actually IS An Orgasm?

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What Actually IS An Orgasm?

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They can blow your mind - but what exactly is an orgasm, and why do they feel so fantastic? 

Here's the science behind orgasms, and what they do to your body. 
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ORIGINALLY PUBLISHEDNovember 17, 2016

Written by Chris Carpineti

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