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(NSFW) Are orgasms just itches based on histamine reactions?

Asked by MrsDufresne (3554points) May 4th, 2010

While on vacation, I got bitten by a mosquito on my hand. Upon scratching the area, I noticed that the feeling is very similar to an orgasm, which inspired me to ask this question.

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ANef_is_Enuf's avatar

I’ve never been so anxious to have my next mosquito bite. Thanks. haha.

janbb's avatar

Who cares what they are caused by?

CMaz's avatar

I had a friend that if you brushed agents her the “wrong” way. She would almost if not climax.

Sometimes taking a pee can be sooo good.

Cruiser's avatar

Not taking any chances…<<Cruiser throws out all his antihistamines…>>

Jude's avatar

Did the mosquito have a little head that looked like Giovanni Giacomo?

janbb's avatar

A little head. Giggle.

janbb's avatar

I am on the reference desk. This is bad, not good.

wundayatta's avatar

Just watch out for bees! You get stung by a bee, and they’ll have to make “When Harry Met Sally II.”

Jude's avatar

@janbb Think The Fly. Dirty penguin.

BoBo1946's avatar

—could not wait to see these answers—loll…

Well, things affect different people in different ways! But, in this life, have never found anything that tops the “real thing!”

understand the comment…..and the question. The intensity level cannot be duplicated in my humble opinion.

Trillian's avatar

@MrsDufresne Funny you should ask this. I was wondering something similar the other day. I was thinking of my ex who liked to burst pimples. I think it was close to an obsession with him. I empathized with him to an extent, in that I noted that there is a certain feeling of satisfaction/gratification when the fluid is expelled. Then I got to thinking about orgasm, which is also expelling fluid. It led me to other expressions of speech like “taking a good, healthy s*#t”. I wondered, is there a connection? Is the simple act of getting rid of fluids or waste in the body a lower level of the same satisfaction that comes (no pun intended) with the ultimate release of bodily fluids?
Hmm. Anyway, about your question; I’ve heard sex referred to as “scratching an itch” before. And with both, the effect is temporary. One needs to do it again and again all through life. I don’t know the actual mechanics of either, but again, one does derive a certain relief/satisfaction from both.

ucme's avatar

Then viagra is the itching powder in tablet form.

Trillian's avatar

@ucme The viagra does not guarantee anything but the ability to scratch, there is no relief from the itch guaranteed. in fact, it could act as a acetylcholinesterase inhibitor in that you may be unable to stop scratching! Have fun ‘splaining that one in the ER! ;-)

BoBo1946's avatar

misunderstood the question…will answer later

ucme's avatar

@Trillian Oooh I say stop that this instant young lady you’re turning me on with all your fanciful talk & rapier wit. I do declare I feel a little giddy.

janbb's avatar

@Trillian Now, none of your fency French words here!

Trillian's avatar

@janbb Get back to work and reference how many lines are in Curfew shall not ring tonight! @ucme Lovely of you to acknowledge a hit! Matching wits and words with you and jan, always a pleasure…

ucme's avatar

@Trillian Pleasure’s all yours i’m sure m’dear ;¬}

Trillian's avatar

@janbb you see? This is what I’m on about. You saw him oppressing me didn’t you?

janbb's avatar

@Trillian I’m shooting daggers at him as we speak.

Bagardbilla's avatar

similar Pricks, just different in size! :)

chyna's avatar

@jjmah Are you talking about @Jeffgoldblumsprivatefacilites? haha

janbb's avatar

@chyna and @jjmah Oh – do let’s talk about @jeffgoldblumsprivateparts! We haven’t in a while.

Sophief's avatar

Oh, I’m jealous. I always get bit by mosquitos and unfortunately never get that feeling.

nebule's avatar

Yes! yes they are!!...(well kind of…)! About half way down on the right hand side of the page…. which would also explain why I get a funny rash over my legs and arms after orgasming too!! but don’t tell everyone that

Kraigmo's avatar

I doubt it because otherwise, there’d be orgasm-inducing substances, since histamines are easily created or prevented with drugs.

Supacase's avatar

Sorry, no time to answer. I’m headed out to roll around in the poison ivy.

Ponderer983's avatar

If that’s the case then I would not have had the great orgasms my boyfriend has been dishing out over the past month that I have been drugged on allergy medications. And also if that’s the case, I should me having orgasms left and right by not taking them during allergy season, and that does not happen. Poo

Dr_Lawrence's avatar

@MrsDufresne Are you sure you have fully experienced a true orgasm? This is not meant to be rude but some percentage of women may have been stimulated to some extent by sexual stimulation without actually having a true orgasm. I dated a sweet woman who had been with numerous partners and had enjoyed the experiences. When I took the time to make sure she had an orgasm she was utterly shocked at the intensity of that experience. She told me she had never felt anything like that before. My point is that the irritation from scratching a mosquito bite may be similar to what you have experienced from sexual stimulation that irritated your clitoris and vagina without resulting in a full orgasm.

Does this seem possible to you? Good luck.

tragiclikebowie's avatar

I have noticed this. There are things that do feel similar, and one is scratching an itch, like a mosquito bite. Or peeing sometimes feels similar, or, ahem, number 2 does sometimes as well.

Stretching feels almost orgasmic to me too, sometimes. Interesting. Research must be done!

loser's avatar

Nope, nothing else is like an orgasm to me.

slick44's avatar

Its just that the itch is so intense that when you finally get to scratch it,it feels THAT good!

slick44's avatar

@Supacase .. lol that is so cute.

MrsDufresne's avatar

@Dr_Lawrence. Haha! Yes, I have experienced real orgasms. The sensation that I was referring to occurred when I scratched the area very lightly. The bite was itching terribly, I experienced this sensation that caused my entire body to freeze and shut down with pleasure, but the only difference was that the localized focus was on my hand. And with orgasm, a similar, (albeit, more intense) sensation occurs, well…..you know where ;o)

@slick44 Yep, exactly.

nebule's avatar

has anyone looked at the article I posted…

MrsDufresne's avatar

@lynneblundell Yep, I did. It was fascinating, and answered this question accurately. Thanks again. ;-)

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