DeepSummary
The podcast episode explores the existence of the so-called 'male G-spot', or the prostate, and its role in providing intense orgasms during anal sex. Through interviews with experts and a survey of nearly 16,000 people, it investigates whether stimulating the prostate can lead to 'cosmic' or mind-blowing orgasms.
The research findings suggest that while the prostate can be a pleasurable erogenous zone for some people with prostates, the entire anal region contains nerve endings that can contribute to orgasmic sensations. The anus, rectum, and even areas beyond the prostate were identified as potential pleasure points by study participants.
The episode also provides tips for safe and enjoyable anal play, emphasizing the importance of communication, relaxation, and using lubricants. Additionally, it explores the role of the brain in enhancing orgasmic sensations and highlights the potential benefits of combining multiple forms of stimulation.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- The prostate, often referred to as the 'male G-spot', can be a pleasurable erogenous zone for some individuals with prostates, but it is not the sole source of intense orgasms during anal sex.
- The entire anal region, including the anus, rectum, and areas beyond the prostate, contains nerve endings that can contribute to orgasmic sensations.
- Individuals have diverse preferences and pleasure points when it comes to anal sex, with some finding stimulation of the anus or rectum more pleasurable than the prostate.
- Communicating with one's partner, relaxation, and using lubricants are essential for safe and enjoyable anal play.
- The brain plays a crucial role in enhancing orgasmic sensations, and focusing on the present moment and sensations, rather than obsessing over achieving a 'cosmic' orgasm, can lead to more fulfilling sexual experiences.
- Anal sex and pleasure are still taboo topics, and there is a need for more open discourse and education to promote safe and healthy practices.
- Combining multiple forms of stimulation, such as clitoral or penile stimulation with anal play, can potentially intensify orgasmic sensations.
- While some individuals may experience mind-blowing orgasms from anal stimulation, others may not find it as pleasurable, and individual preferences and physiological differences play a role.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “I've enjoyed anal sex, and it's probably not doing anything for my prostate.“ by Jamin Brahmbhatt
- “It's 2024, and it's still like, we're still not talking about anal. Receptive anal intercourse.“ by Dan Dickstein
- “The mind is the g spot, the a spot, the n spot, the x spot. Yep.“ by Jamin Brahmbhatt
- “What we found was that people like different sensations when it comes to receptive anal intercourse. It's not all the same, and it's.“ by Tom Gaither
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Episode Information
Science Vs
Spotify Studios
6/20/24
We’re hearing stories of people having amazing, cosmic orgasms. So what buttons are they pressing to do this?? Well, it's just one. The “male G spot,” also called the “P spot,” because that P stands for prostate. Word on the street is that if you touch your prostate in just the right way — BAM — one helluva orgasm. But is that really true? And if you don't have a prostate (ahem, me): are you stuck with your garden variety orgasms? To get to the bottom of this, Science Vs surveyed almost 16,000 people about anal sex and masturbation! We also speak with Dr Dan Dickstein, Dr Tom Gaither and Neuroscientist Dr Nan Wise.
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Find our transcript here: https://bit.ly/ScienceVsMind-BlowingOrgasms
In this episode, we cover:
(00:00) Absolutely cosmic orgasms
(04:47) Anal sex is big right now
(08:52) What makes the prostate special
(12:02) The hole story. The butthole story.
(20:19) How to get a cosmic orgasm
(29:19) Tips and tricks for great anal sex
(34:54) The real G spot
This episode was produced by Wendy Zukerman, with help from Meryl Horn, Rose Rimler, and Michelle Dang. We’re edited by Blythe Terrell. Fact checking by Diane Kelly. Mix and sound design by Bobby Lord. Music written by Bobby Lord, Emma Munger, Bumi Hidaka and Peter Leonard. A huge thank you to Sam Levang for her help analyzing our data. And Professor Caroline Pukall and Dan Dickstein for your help with our survey questions. Thanks to the researchers we spoke to including Dr Devon Hensel. Thanks to Jack Weinstein, Hunter, the Zukerman Family and Joseph Lavelle Wilson.
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