Steamy Facts About Climax

#15 Some Women Have a Lot of Them

Sexologists and authors of the book "The Fundamentals of Sex" claim that some ladies can get there over 100 times in an hour. That's one every 36 seconds and it sounds pretty exhausting.

#14 They Cure Headaches

This is going to ruin an age-old excuse for a lot of ladies. But half of the people undergoing a study of regular headache sufferers found that sexual climax quickly took away their pain faster than painkillers did.

#13 They Can Kill

The French call the big o "le petit mort". That's because they do on occasion kill people by instigating heart failure. Some people just faint every time so they're lucky we guess.

#12 They Really Do Make You Sleepy

After a man's big moment, his brain releases a chemical called prolactin which makes him zonk out. Think of it as sexy narcolepsy.

#11 They Don't Require Physical Contact

Did you know that about 0.06% of men can reach their happy place without the help of any physical contact via their own hands or anyone else's. Are they using the force?

#10 They're All About Speed

Each male climax sends sperm forth at rather startling 28mph speeds according to research by the Kinsey Institute. That's faster than any human being on earth can run.

#9 Oink Oink

Did you know that pigs have climaxes that last around 30 minutes? That's almost as long as it takes to cook a rump roast.

#8 They Mess With Your Brain

In fact, it is impossible for you to feel any emotion while you're having one. That's because they shut down the part of your brain in charge of emotions until the moment is over. Evolution is weird.

#7 They Can Extend Your Lifespan

If you're a man that is. A recent study revealed that men who experience the big "O" two times per week or more live longer than men who get there less frequently.

#6 Sometimes They Just Won't Stop

It's called Permanent Arousal Syndrome, it affects women and it's pretty terrible. Their average day can be interrupted by over 200 big O's that make living a normal life pretty tough.

#5 They Boost Your Immunity

Have them frequently and you're less susceptible to the common cold and other easy to fight illnesses.

#4 They Fight Hangovers

Right after they happen, they flood your brain with the feel-good chemicals oxytocin and endorphins. It'll make you feel better and improve your mood.

#3 They Were Used to Treat "Hysteria"

Seriously. Women would go to a clinic where a doctor would help them to the big "o" with equipment like early vibrators. Want another fun fact? Maggie Gyllenhaal starred in a movie about it.

#2 They Make You Thinner

Studies have shown that a climax can stop your cravings for junk food. Some have even found that they can replace cigarette cravings.

#1 Insecurity Is Their Kryptonite

Sexual climaxes are shy creatures. Seymour Fisher, author of "The Female O" famously wrote that feelings of insecurity about your body or your relationship can delay them or prevent them altogether.