Peri‑orgasmic syndromes as clinical category

Updated: 2026.01.07 22D ago 1 sources
A small but non‑negligible minority of women report consistent peri‑orgasmic reactions — giggling, crying, sneezing, headaches, paresthesia and other physical/emotional effects — that appear distinct from ordinary variability in sexual response. Existing knowledge is sparse (Lauren Streicher’s anonymous survey: ~3,800 respondents, 86 positive cases, ~2.3%), suggesting a defined, researchable cluster rather than isolated anecdotes. — If validated, recognizing and studying peri‑orgasmic syndromes would change clinical guidance, diagnostic coding, sexual‑health counseling, and neurologic/psych research priorities for women’s health.

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These Women Giggle, Cry, and Sneeze When They Orgasm
Kristen French 2026.01.07 100% relevant
Lauren Streicher’s 2025 video‑recruited anonymous survey (3,800 respondents; 86 reporting peri‑orgasmic phenomena) and subsequent reporting in Nautilus provide the concrete dataset and recruitment actor that expose the phenomenon as measurable and understudied.
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