Hi there,
The first part of your question, dealing with losing consciousness
during orgasm, is rather simple to answer. It is not unheard of for
some women to lose consciousness briefly at the point of orgasm - the
stimulation becomes overwhelming, and consciousness flees for a
moment:
"Q: How do you know when you have an orgasm? Or better yet, know that
you are pleasing your partner?
A: Typically after you’ve gotten so excited that your blood pressure
and pulse rate have escalated dramatically, you start to feel a
tightening of your muscles in your vagina as well as heaviness. As the
sensations increase, your body will tense until you feel an explosive
release within your body. Some women lose consciousness for a few
minutes; others see a thousand stars exploded around there. Each
orgasmic experience is unique!"
Sexually Speaking: Questions about orgasms
http://www.sexuallyspeaking.org/faq.html
"Orgasm, stressing the body in various ways, has been known to produce
some dire consequences. Kinsey again - "At orgasm some individuals may
remain unconscious for a matter of seconds or even for some minutes".
Kinsey also notes more than a dozen authorities - from Roubaud (1876)
to Brown and Kempton (1950) - who recorded "loss of sensory capacity
or even of consciousness during extreme emotion or sexual arousal".
Most extreme consequences of orgasm
http://www.world-sex-records.com/sex-044.htm
The second part, however, gets a little tricky. Painful female
orgasms are nearly always indicative of a medical problem. If this is
more than just a "because I want to know" question, I strongly suggest
you consult with your gynecologist as soon as possible for a thorough
examination.
Possible causes of painful orgasm include:
-- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) or other STDs
-- Uterine Adhesions (polyps)
http://www.adhesions.org/forums/ADHESIONS.0110/0360.html
[note: uterine cnacers may also cause painful orgasm]
--Endometriosis
http://www.endometriosis.org.uk/misc/Guide.htm#symptoms
Taking certain medications can contribute to painful orgasms:
--desipramine hydrochloride (Norpramin)
Dyspareunia in women
http://www.postgradmed.com/issues/2000/08_00/canavan.htm
--Tricyclic antidepressants
Female Sexual Dysfunction: Evaluation and Treatment
http://www.aafp.org/afp/20000701/127.html
It's also possible that you're just prone to painful orgasm:
"The uterus shows three basic responses during sexual cycles. First is
the uterine elevation reaction, which tends to become more vertical as
the cycle moves through its various stages. The uterus, which is a
pelvic organ is elevated to be in the false pelvis. The cervix shows
hardly any change except that its mouth becomes a little wider during
orgasmic phase. The corpus of the uterus does not show any
contractions till the subject experiences orgasm. These contractions
may result in pain during orgasm in some individuals."
Human Sexual Response
http://www.diafreetreatment.com/hsr.htm
To find out for certain, it is vital that you consult your own
physician. If you do not have a regular gynecologist or lack medical
insurance and cannot afford one, the Planned Parenthood Federation of
America can assist you - services are completely confidential and are
available on a sliding scale:
Planned Parenthood Health Centers
http://www.plannedparenthood.org/ZIP.HTM
I hope this information is helpful to you. If I can be of further
assistance, please don't hesitate to ask.
--Missy |
