London Scientists Confirm Orgasms Now Come With Bonus Features Nobody Asked For

London — The scientific community in London has finally admitted what couples have been whispering awkwardly since time immemorial: orgasms are no longer a single-purpose event. They are now a multi-sensory bundle, a grab bag of physical reactions, emotional side quests, and surprise pop-up notifications that arrive without consent and refuse to be disabled in Settings.

According to a recent wave of medical research, the human body has quietly turned climax into a subscription service. You came for the pleasure. You stayed because your foot went numb and you started laughing like you’d just remembered a joke from 2009.

Doctors insist this is normal. Patients insist they’d like a receipt. Customer service remains unavailable, naturally.

The Laugh Track Nobody Installed

One of the most common bonus features reported is uncontrollable laughter. Not polite laughter. Not flirtatious laughter. The kind of laughter normally reserved for funerals where someone falls into the grave.

Dr Mallory Hentch, a neurologist who describes herself as “professionally unflappable,” told reporters, “The brain releases a cascade of chemicals during orgasm. Sometimes those chemicals wander into the humour department. Like a drunk guest at a party, they don’t know when to bugger off.”

A survey conducted by the Midwestern Institute of Things We Did Not Need to Measure found that 43% of respondents laughed during orgasm, whilst 12% apologised mid-laugh and one woman reportedly said, “I swear this never happens,” to no one in particular.

One participant described it as “feeling like a laugh track from a cancelled sitcom suddenly activated in my skull.”

“It’s like when your body decides to have a laugh at the absolute worst moment,” said comedian Sarah Millican. “Proper timing, that.”

Crying: The Emotional DLC

Closely following laughter is crying, which scientists insist is also fine, normal, and definitely not a sign of unresolved issues surfacing at the worst possible moment.

A clinical psychologist interviewed for the study explained, “Orgasm can release emotional tension. Sometimes that tension is stored next to the crying button. Sometimes it’s been there since 2003 waiting for the right moment to emerge.”

An anonymous respondent described her experience as “a perfect emotional cocktail of joy, gratitude, confusion, and the sudden urge to text my mum.” Another added, “I wasn’t sad. I just needed my face to leak.”

In a follow-up poll of 1,200 women, 68% said crying during orgasm made the moment “more confusing,” whilst 22% said it made their partner “look like they’d just broken something expensive.” The remaining 10% were still crying and couldn’t answer.

“It’s like crying at the end of ‘The Great British Bake Off’ final,” said comedian Aisling Bea. “You’re happy, you’re confused, and you’re not entirely sure why you’re leaking.”

Headaches: Because Pleasure Is Never Free

Roughly one-third of participants reported headaches, confirming what economists have long suspected: there is no such thing as a free high.

Neurologists explain that sudden changes in blood pressure and muscle tension can trigger what they politely call “coital cephalalgia,” which translates loosely to “your brain threw a tantrum.”

One woman described it as “winning the lottery and immediately being audited.” Another said, “I reached the summit and immediately slipped on ice.” A third noted, “My brain sent congratulations followed immediately by an itemised bill.”

A leaked memo from a hospital headache clinic revealed that doctors now ask patients, “Did this headache happen during joy, effort, or capitalism?” before proceeding.

“It’s like your brain saying, ‘Right, that’ll be £40, please,'” said comedian James Acaster. “Pleasure tax, innit.”

Foot Tingling and the Mystery of Why It’s Always the Foot

Nineteen per cent of respondents reported foot pain or tingling, prompting scientists to admit they do not fully understand the nervous system and are mostly guessing.

Dr Ethan Lorr, a researcher who wears hiking boots indoors, said, “The body is wired in ways that defy logic. Sometimes the signal takes the scenic route. Sometimes it stops to argue with itself about directions.”

One woman described it as “my toes trying to participate in something they were not invited to.” Another said, “My foot went numb like it was filing a complaint.” A third reported, “My left pinky toe staged a one-toe strike. No demands were issued.”

A small but vocal online forum has begun referring to this as “toe FOMO.”

“Your foot’s just there thinking, ‘What about me, then?'” said comedian Romesh Ranganathan. “Classic British queue mentality, even in your own body.”

Sneezing: The Least Romantic Sound on Earth

A smaller subset of participants reported sneezing during orgasm, which researchers believe may be caused by crossed neural wiring or the body’s deep commitment to ruining a moment.

A respiratory specialist noted, “Sneezing is a reflex. Sometimes reflexes don’t respect intimacy. Sometimes they actively resent it and choose violence.”

One participant recalled, “It was powerful, emotional, and then I sneezed like a cartoon character. We never spoke of it again.” Another added, “I said ‘bless you’ to myself out of sheer panic. He thought I’d found religion.”

“Imagine sneezing at the crucial moment,” said comedian Katherine Ryan. “Very British. Very apologetic. Very awkward.”

Nosebleeds and the Body’s Flair for Drama

Approximately 2% of respondents experienced nosebleeds, confirming that some orgasms are apparently too intense for the vascular system.

Emergency room nurses interviewed for this story reported that patients often arrive insisting, “Everything was consensual.”

A nurse from Manchester said, “When someone says, ‘It just started bleeding,’ we know exactly what that means now.” She added, “We keep tissues in what we call the ‘don’t make eye contact’ drawer.”

“Nosebleed during climax is very on-brand for British awkwardness,” said comedian Joe Lycett. “Nothing says romance like arterial spray.”

Muscle Weakness and the Sudden Need to Lie There

Nearly a quarter of participants reported muscle weakness, described medically as “temporary collapse” and socially as “I cannot be moved.”

One woman said, “I felt like my bones filed for PTO.” Another described it as “my body doing the Windows shutdown noise.” A third said, “I became sentient jelly. Consciousness without infrastructure.”

Physical therapists recommend hydration, rest, and not scheduling anything ambitious immediately afterwards. One specialist warned, “Do not attempt furniture assembly. Do not make important life decisions.”

“It’s like being absolutely knackered after walking up a single flight of stairs,” said comedian Russell Howard. “But horizontally.”

Hallucinations: Surprise, You Saw Colours

A small number of respondents reported hallucinations, including flashes of light, shapes, or what one woman called “a very judgemental purple triangle.”

Scientists emphasise this is rare and not a sign of enlightenment. “It’s just the brain misfiring under pressure,” said one researcher. “Like a printer.” Another clarified, “If the triangle starts offering stock tips, then we have concerns.”

“Seeing shapes is very psychedelic,” said comedian Nish Kumar. “Like Glastonbury, but with fewer queues for the loo.”

Sadness Without Cause, or With Too Many Causes

Some participants reported sudden sadness or an urge to cry despite positive experiences, a phenomenon psychologists attribute to emotional contrast.

One therapist explained, “When you hit a high, sometimes the brain checks the rest of the emotional inventory. It’s like finishing dessert and suddenly remembering you have unread emails.”

A respondent summed it up neatly: “I wasn’t unhappy. I was… reflective. And possibly reviewing my entire life’s trajectory.”

“Very British to feel vaguely guilty after experiencing pleasure,” said comedian David Mitchell. “Must be doing something wrong if it feels that good.”

Partnered Sex Unlocks More Features

Interestingly, these phenomena occurred more often with a partner than alone, suggesting that social context activates additional systems.

A relationship coach noted, “When another human is involved, the brain has more variables to panic about. Solo, it’s just you. Partnered, there’s an audience for your body’s improvisational theatre.”

Oxytocin, the Hormone That Does Too Much

Oxytocin, often called the bonding hormone, may be responsible for many of these effects. Scientists now believe it is overachieving.

“It wants you to bond, feel safe, reflect on your life, and possibly sneeze,” said one endocrinologist. “It’s the helicopter parent of neurotransmitters. It simply will not relax.”

Orgasms as Emotional Buffet

Researchers now describe orgasm as an emotional buffet, where joy, confusion, relief, sadness, and laughter are all available whether you ordered them or not.

A mock survey found that 74% of respondents would like the option to “opt out of at least one side dish.” One person requested, “Can I just get the pleasure without the emotional combo platter?”

Your Brain Is Not Broken, It’s Just Extra

Doctors stress that these reactions are normal, even if they feel absurd. “The brain is a complicated machine,” one expert said. “Sometimes it celebrates by pressing all the buttons. Sometimes it presses buttons that haven’t been invented yet.”

Genetics, Wiring, and Other Shrugs

Some reactions may be genetic. Others may be learnt. Many remain unexplained. Scientists admit this freely, which is refreshing and alarming. One researcher concluded, “We’re basically flying a plane we built mid-flight without the instruction manual.”

Yawning: The Final Insult

Finally, yawning has been reported, proving the body occasionally treats peak pleasure like a dull meeting.

One respondent concluded, “I was satisfied, confused, and sleepy. Which honestly feels on brand.” Another observed, “My body treated climax like closing credits. Time to leave the theatre, apparently.”

“Yawning during orgasm is peak British energy,” said comedian Fern Brady. “Like falling asleep during your own birthday party.”

Disclaimer

This article is satire and intended for entertainment and reflection. It represents a fully human collaboration between the world’s oldest tenured professor and a philosophy major turned dairy farmer, both of whom agree that the human body could stand to be less dramatic.

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