SYSK Selects: What happens in the brain during an orgasm?

# What Happens in the Brain During an Orgasm

Josh and Chuck dive deep into the neuroscience of orgasms, exploring what's actually happening in your brain and body when you reach climax. They walk through the various nerve pathways involved, the specific brain regions that light up during arousal and climax, and the fascinating chemicals like dopamine and oxytocin flooding your system. The guys also discuss some wild discoveries, like how people with spinal injuries can still experience orgasms thanks to the vagus nerve, and why scientists still aren't entirely sure why women even have orgasms from an evolutionary standpoint. It's a mature, scientifically-grounded exploration of one of the most fundamental human experiences.