# Inventor of an orgasm-inducing device has dearth of test subjects **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [November 26, 2003, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inventor-of-an-orgasm-inducing-device-has-dearth-of-test-subjects/215444 "2003-11-26T19:45:13Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 19\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Manduck](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/manduck/32/256_2.png) [@Manduck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Manduck)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2003, 9:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inventor-of-an-orgasm-inducing-device-has-dearth-of-test-subjects/215444/21 "2003-11-27T09:01:30Z")
a\*\*\*? ---
**Author:** ![Shirley\_Ujest](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/45deac/32.png) [@Shirley\_Ujest](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shirley_Ujest)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2003, 10:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inventor-of-an-orgasm-inducing-device-has-dearth-of-test-subjects/215444/22 "2003-11-27T10:54:46Z")
What was the medicine that one of the good side effects it had, for women only, was that when they yawned they had an orgasm? ---
**Author:** ![Chavardz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/91b2a8/32.png) [@Chavardz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chavardz)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2003, 10:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inventor-of-an-orgasm-inducing-device-has-dearth-of-test-subjects/215444/23 "2003-11-27T10:59:12Z")
> [@](#): > > _Shirley Ujest originally wrote_ > What was the medicine that one of the good side effects it had, for women only, was that when they yawned they had an orgasm? Clomipramine [This link gives more information about it](http://www.snopes.com/risque/aphrodis/yawn.htm) ---
**Author:** ![An\_Arky](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/87869e/32.png) [@An\_Arky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/An_Arky)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2003, 11:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inventor-of-an-orgasm-inducing-device-has-dearth-of-test-subjects/215444/24 "2003-11-27T11:03:49Z")
Geez, I can’t believe nobody’s said this… I got your orgasm-inducing device RIGHT HERE!!! 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Chavardz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/91b2a8/32.png) [@Chavardz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chavardz)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2003, 11:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inventor-of-an-orgasm-inducing-device-has-dearth-of-test-subjects/215444/25 "2003-11-27T11:04:03Z")
Oh, I forgot to mention, men were affected by it also. Since I’m posting again, some more info: Brand name: Anafranil Clomipramine is a tricyclic agent with both antidepressant and antiobsessional properties. Like other tricyclics, clomipramine inhibits norepinephrine and serotonin uptake into central nerve terminals, possibly by blocking the membrane-pump of neurons, thereby increasing the concentration of transmitter monoamines at receptor sites. Clomipramine is presumed to influence depression and obsessive and compulsive behaviour through its effects on serotonergic neurotransmission. The actual neurochemical mechanism is unknown, but clomipramine’s capacity to inhibit serotonin reuptake is thought to be important. Clomipramine appears to have a mild sedative effect which may be helpful in alleviating the anxiety component often accompanying depression. It has several adverse effects, you should think tice about taking it. [url=http://www.mentalhealth.com/drug/p30-a01.html]More info [/quote] [/hijack] ---
**Author:** ![Dinaroozie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e9c0ed/32.png) [@Dinaroozie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinaroozie)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2003, 2:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inventor-of-an-orgasm-inducing-device-has-dearth-of-test-subjects/215444/26 "2003-11-27T14:27:40Z")
Anyone seen [Orgazmo](http://www.all-reviews.com/videos-4/orgazmo.htm)? ~ Isaac ---
**Author:** ![Lord\_Ashtar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ea924/32.png) [@Lord\_Ashtar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lord_Ashtar)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2003, 3:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inventor-of-an-orgasm-inducing-device-has-dearth-of-test-subjects/215444/27 "2003-11-27T15:12:44Z")
If I were with a woman who had one of these, I would never want to hear about PMS again. ---
**Author:** ![Mangetout](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mangetout/32/19_2.png) [@Mangetout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangetout)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2003, 3:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inventor-of-an-orgasm-inducing-device-has-dearth-of-test-subjects/215444/28 "2003-11-27T15:57:08Z")
Meh; forget all this droud talk; I want a _Tasp_. ---
**Author:** ![Guinastasia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guinastasia/32/5751_2.png) [@Guinastasia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guinastasia)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2003, 7:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inventor-of-an-orgasm-inducing-device-has-dearth-of-test-subjects/215444/29 "2003-11-27T19:16:36Z")
You know, I could imagine something going wrong during surgery-and not only are you NOT able to orgasm, but you’re paralyzed from the waist down. Sorry, but spinal surgery? EEK! ---
**Author:** ![Rabid\_Squirrel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e0b2c6/32.png) [@Rabid\_Squirrel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rabid_Squirrel)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2003, 8:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inventor-of-an-orgasm-inducing-device-has-dearth-of-test-subjects/215444/30 "2003-11-27T20:35:16Z")
A slightly more professional article is up at [NewScientist](http://www.newscientist.com/news/news.jsp?id=ns99994419). ---
**Author:** ![AngelicGemma](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/439d5e/32.png) [@AngelicGemma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AngelicGemma)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2003, 9:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inventor-of-an-orgasm-inducing-device-has-dearth-of-test-subjects/215444/31 "2003-11-27T21:35:05Z")
No one is inserting ANYTHING into my spine! I think I’ll just have orgasms the old fashioned way. Now where’s that boyfriend of mine? Oh right, Manchester. Nevermind. Hook me up doc! ---
**Author:** ![Lynn\_Bodoni](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e47c2d/32.png) [@Lynn\_Bodoni](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lynn_Bodoni)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2003, 9:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inventor-of-an-orgasm-inducing-device-has-dearth-of-test-subjects/215444/32 "2003-11-27T21:43:05Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by a35362 \* > \*\*Something about the words “electrodes,” “inserted,” and “spine” used in the same sentence puts ME off, anyway… \*\* After hearing all those words, I just really do not feel sexy. Really. I mean, sure, Paxil has done its usual thing on my libido, but I would rather do without rather than have electrodes in me. ---
**Author:** ![Helen\_s\_Eidolon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/8edcca/32.png) [@Helen\_s\_Eidolon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Helen_s_Eidolon)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2003, 2:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inventor-of-an-orgasm-inducing-device-has-dearth-of-test-subjects/215444/33 "2003-11-28T02:04:53Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Chavardz \* > \*\*Women who have trouble reaching orgasms generally have psychological problems they need to work out. I’m doubtful this device will help with that. \*\* Am I the only one who found this overwhelmingly offensive? Yeah, it’s all in our head. Now, this doesn’t apply to me personally, but there has been a logn history of marginalizing women’s problems by saying “it’s all in their head”. They’ve invented Viagra so men can have sexually fulfilling lives, why should women who cannot orgasm be given the same opportunities? I think I saw this in a completely different light from some folks. I don’t think that they have “issues”, or that they haven’t met the right guy… I bet the people who would want this are people who have serious issues, often physical, who feel inadequate and unhappy. I say: good work, Dr. Meloy. ---
**Author:** ![Lord\_Ashtar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ea924/32.png) [@Lord\_Ashtar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lord_Ashtar)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2003, 1:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inventor-of-an-orgasm-inducing-device-has-dearth-of-test-subjects/215444/34 "2003-11-28T13:01:28Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by LaurAnge \* > **They’ve invented Viagra so men can have sexually fulfilling lives, why should women who cannot orgasm be given the same opportunities?** To be fair, all Viagra does is give us a hard-on. If there’s something going on in our head, we won’t orgasm either. It’s not just women that have it “all in their heads”. ---
**Author:** ![Farmwoman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/8dc957/32.png) [@Farmwoman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Farmwoman)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2003, 1:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inventor-of-an-orgasm-inducing-device-has-dearth-of-test-subjects/215444/35 "2003-11-28T13:16:19Z")
> [@](#): > > Am I the only one who found this overwhelmingly offensive? No, you’re not. I’d be interested in a citation regarding this ‘generally’ accepted fact. ---
**Author:** ![Horseflesh](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/horseflesh/32/7502_2.png) [@Horseflesh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Horseflesh)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2003, 2:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inventor-of-an-orgasm-inducing-device-has-dearth-of-test-subjects/215444/36 "2003-11-28T14:06:45Z")
So the Matrix ‘spinal plug’ look is not as sexy as it looks on Trinity? Bummer ☹ ---
**Author:** ![danceswithcats](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/9e8a1a/32.png) [@danceswithcats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/danceswithcats)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2003, 5:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inventor-of-an-orgasm-inducing-device-has-dearth-of-test-subjects/215444/37 "2003-11-28T17:43:11Z")
This thread was a mind tie to the work of Milo Manara, who did a series entitled ‘Click’. Claudia was a rather prim and reserved woman until her remote clicked on, and the setting varied from purr to yowl. ---
**Author:** ![pencilpusher](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/d6d6ee/32.png) [@pencilpusher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pencilpusher)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2003, 5:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inventor-of-an-orgasm-inducing-device-has-dearth-of-test-subjects/215444/38 "2003-11-28T17:53:23Z")
Heck where do I sign? I’d be GLAD to have one of these things. Mr Pusher would love for me to have one too… that way he could get some sleep 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Rysdad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/7cd45c/32.png) [@Rysdad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rysdad)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2003, 7:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inventor-of-an-orgasm-inducing-device-has-dearth-of-test-subjects/215444/39 "2003-11-28T19:28:26Z")
It outta react to remote IR radiation. _Then_ they wouldn’t bitch about us channel surfing. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inventor-of-an-orgasm-inducing-device-has-dearth-of-test-subjects/215444.md?page=1)