What is an orgasm? Learning about pregnancy, STIs, and safe sex practices is incredibly important during sex ed class, but throughout the semester, there’s a good chance that your teacher rarely ever uttered the word “orgasm.” That’s pretty unfair, considering orgasms are a natural biological function, and sexual pleasure is a normal, healthy part of life. Orgasms are not embarrassing, weird, or something to be ashamed of, and it’s expected to have questions about how they feel and why they happen.br br So, let’s actually talk about orgasms for a sec.