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Dear Sexpert: For as long as I can remember (I’m in my 30s), I have laughed during strong orgasms. I’m talking all out, can’t stop giggling, uncontrollable, happy laughter. It just sort of happens. I’m pretty vocal during sex in general, and I’m guessing this is one way my body expresses pleasure and releases the tension that builds up. What do you think? Have you heard of this before?—Giggle-o-matic

Dear Giggle-o-matic: Just thinking about your uncontrollable chortles makes me smile. I can only imagine what it must make your partners feel like when they get to experience it first hand. Some people may be a bit surprised by a sudden burst of giggles in that context, but hopefully the good partners quickly realize what’s going on.

An orgasm is a release of built-up tension and energy. Orgasms can trigger emotions that cause the body to spontaneously react. Some people scream or burst into tears. Once I even met a “puncher” who liked to “sock” her partner right before tripping the lights fantastic.

On the Queendom web site—which describes itself as “the world’s largest testing site, with hundreds of tests for self improvement and fun”—more than 37 percent of women and 30 percent of men say they've cracked up during, or just after, an orgasm (www.queendom.com/polls/poll.htm?poll=199). And more than 75 percent of women say they’ve cried during, or right after, an orgasm (www.queendom.com/polls/poll.htm?poll=196). So, as you can see, you are definitely not alone.

So Giggle-o-matic, I say you should enjoy your giggles, and let that tension go as often as possible. Whether it be laughter, tears, or something in between, don’t forget to have safe sex with you when you experience it firsthand.—Sexpert