The Science Behind Toe-Curling Orgasms
The Science Behind Toe-Curling Orgasms An orgasm is the involuntary release of tension at the height of the sexual response cycle. The term "toe-curling orgasm" is colloquially used to describe an orgasm so intense that your toes curl. It turns out there is some truth to the popular expression. Dopamine and oxytocin are released during an orgasm, which sends a signal to your nervous system to relax. The toe-curling is a side effect of our autonomic nervous system, which controls unconscious processes. It's a natural muscular response that might happen right before the big release. While not all mind-blowing orgasms automatically mean your toes will curl, it does make sense that some would.
