An orgasm is:

A. a feeling of psychological wellness.
B. an increase in sensitivity to touch.
C. simply a series of rhythmic muscle contractions.
D. the reaction of the body to a specific stimulus resulting in arousal.
E. a period during which a man cannot achieve an erection.


Answer: C

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