Experiencing Sadness After Orgasm? Here’s What You Need to Know
For the past 23 years, I have been in a fulfilling relationship with my partner, and our sex life is quite active. Although I achieve orgasm consistently, it’s important to note that it doesn’t come from penetrative sex. However, after reaching climax, I find myself overwhelmed by an intense wave of sadness, often leading to tears. After a few minutes of sobbing, I return to a state of normalcy, feeling as if a great weight has been lifted off my shoulders. This emotional release has always been a part of my sexual experiences with my partner, but I don’t experience it when I masturbate. I have no history of sexual trauma, nor do I feel guilty or unattractive, as my partner and I have a satisfying sex life. Despite researching about this phenomenon, I haven’t found anything that truly resonates with my experience. Should I be concerned? Would it be helpful to seek professional advice?
It’s not uncommon for individuals to experience strong emotional surges after orgasm, sometimes even manifesting as uncontrollable laughter. Fortunately, you have a supportive partner who understands and accepts your emotional response. Crying can simply be a natural reaction to the euphoric state that accompanies climax. As you mentioned, you feel fine once the tears subside. The intensity of an orgasm triggers the release of mood-enhancing chemicals like oxytocin and dopamine, but the subsequent drop in these chemicals can lead to feelings of sadness. While your emotional state stabilizes quickly, prolonged sadness following orgasm may indicate a condition called postcoital dysphoria, which has various possible causes and can be treated. If you want to delve deeper into this issue, seeking professional help through talking therapy could be beneficial.
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