Post-nut clarity
Post-nut clarity is a term describing the feeling of being clear-headed or mentally "reset" after orgasm in sexual intercourse or masturbation.[1] Feelings of disgust with oneself, as well as guilt, have also been associated with the term.[2][3] Disgust and regret with the act of intercourse or with one's sexual partner has also been documented.[4]
Etymology and usage
[edit]The word "nut" is found in the slang phrase busting a nut, which refers to an orgasm.[5] The term "post-nut clarity" has been noted to be particularly used in online discussions.[2][3][6] GQ reported that one Twitter user posted about the term in 2012.[7] The rough term can be traced back to 2006 in Urban Dictionary.[8] On the Japanese textboard 2channel, the term kenjataimu or "sage time",[4] referring to the same concept, appeared as early as October 2007.[9]
The phrase has been referenced in songs by Drake and Alemeda.[4]
Coverage and research
[edit]Various Internet media writers have described "post-nut clarity" as akin to an "aha" moment for men following intercourse.[10] Media coverage of post-nut clarity often associates men with being able to anecdotally relate to having experienced it,[11] though women have also been documented experiencing the phenomenon.[12][5]
While noted as similar to post-coital dysphoria (or post-coital tristesse), post-nut clarity has been discussed as a different phenomenon. Tara Suwinyattichaiporn, a professor of relational and sexual communication at Cal State Fullerton has stated "The scientific studies are talking about post-coital dysphoria as a condition".[4]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Ellis, Phillip (May 23, 2023). "The Science of Post-Nut Clarity, Explained". Men's Health. Retrieved October 20, 2023.
- ^ a b Hanseder, Sophia; Dantas, Jaya A. R. (2023). "Males' Lived Experience with Self-Perceived Pornography Addiction: A Qualitative Study of Problematic Porn Use". International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 20 (2): 1497. doi:10.3390/ijerph20021497. PMC 9861829. PMID 36674250.
- ^ a b Khan, Arman (March 31, 2022). "Cumming To Your Senses: Is Post-Nut Clarity Legit? An Investigation". Vice. Retrieved October 20, 2023.
- ^ a b c d Anca, Reniel (May 20, 2024). "Is Post-Nut Clarity a Real Thing?". Men's Journal. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
- ^ a b Salmin, Dee (August 18, 2022). "What is post nut clarity? And is it just a guy thing?". abc.net.au/triplej. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved October 20, 2023.
- ^ Hall, Jake (15 November 2020). "The Strange Science of Post-Nut Clarity". MEL Magazine. Retrieved October 20, 2023.
- ^ Benoit, Sophia (October 25, 2023). "Is "Post-Nut Clarity" a Real Thing?". GQ. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
- ^ Madsen, L (February 13, 2006). "Post Cum Clarity". Urban Dictionary. Archived from the original on 19 June 2008.
- ^ "Kenjataimu". JLect - Japonic Languages and Dialects Database Dictionary. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
- ^ Garnett, Alice (January 26, 2021). "Nice To Meet You, I'm A Slut: 'Post Nut Clarity' versus 'The Dick Haze', Gendered Responses to Sex". The Oxford Blue. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
- ^ Zane, Zachary (December 7, 2020). "What Experts Know About 'Post-Nut Clarity'". Men's Health. Retrieved October 24, 2023.
- ^ Seenarine, Neha (September 6, 2022). "Post-nut clarity's dreadful aftermath". The Quinnipiac Chronicle. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
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