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For a man to have an orgasm, he has to ejaculate, right? Wrong. Orgasm and ejaculation are actually two separate responses
that usually occur at the same time. This means a man can have an orgasm without ejaculating. Usually, when a man is
aroused, his penis is filled with blood, becoming longer, wider, and harder. But there are also changes inside the body. Sperm
move from the testes (where they mature in the epididymis) through the vas deferens to the ejaculatory duct. When an erect
penis is stimulated, impulses are sent to the ejaculatory center in the spinal cord. Once these impulses build to a certain
level, the semen moves from the ejaculatory duct to the urethra. Muscles around the urethra and ejaculatory duct contract,
forcing the semen out through the penis. Ejaculation is usually accompanied by orgasm, producing pleasurable feelings and
the release of sexual tension. After orgasm, men experience a refractory period during which they can not be restimulated to
orgasm. Because of this refractory period, it is unusual for men to experience multiple orgasms.
Female Orgasm
What happens?
1. Just before orgasm, a female's pulse rate reaches its peak and she has increased awareness of the clitoral region.
She may also experience throbbing in the pelvic area
2. The muscles in the outer third of the vagina and the anus contract. The first contraction may last 2-4 seconds, after
which there are 3 or 4 rhythmic contractions. A female may experience up to 15 such contractions, with the time interval
between them lengthening and their intensity decreasing.
3. The uterus experiences wavelike contractions that move from the top of the uterus to the cervix.
4. Other muscles may also contract involuntarily, causing pelvic thrusting and movement in the neck, arms, or legs.
5. Heart and respiratory rates are at their peak.
Why can women have multiple orgasms?
After an orgasm, the body goes through a resolution phase where things return to normal. During the resolution phase, some
females can be stimulated again and reach orgasm. Women vary in their ability to have multiple orgasms and in the type of
stimulation that can cause them. Some women experience multiple orgasms through masturbation, stimulation by a partner,
or sexual intercourse. Remember, all women are different and reach orgasm by different methods.
Why do some women not experience an orgasm with vaginal intercourse?
A female's most sensitive sex organ is the clitoris. The clitoris is found on the outside of the body where the lips of the vulva
merge. For a female to have an orgasm, she usually has to experience clitoral stimulation. Vaginal intercourse may not
stimulate the clitoris, making an orgasm unlikely. If you want your female partner to have an orgasm, try stimulating her
clitoris. Or better yet, ask her what she likes!
that usually occur at the same time. This means a man can have an orgasm without ejaculating. Usually, when a man is
aroused, his penis is filled with blood, becoming longer, wider, and harder. But there are also changes inside the body. Sperm
move from the testes (where they mature in the epididymis) through the vas deferens to the ejaculatory duct. When an erect
penis is stimulated, impulses are sent to the ejaculatory center in the spinal cord. Once these impulses build to a certain
level, the semen moves from the ejaculatory duct to the urethra. Muscles around the urethra and ejaculatory duct contract,
forcing the semen out through the penis. Ejaculation is usually accompanied by orgasm, producing pleasurable feelings and
the release of sexual tension. After orgasm, men experience a refractory period during which they can not be restimulated to
orgasm. Because of this refractory period, it is unusual for men to experience multiple orgasms.
Female Orgasm
What happens?
1. Just before orgasm, a female's pulse rate reaches its peak and she has increased awareness of the clitoral region.
She may also experience throbbing in the pelvic area
2. The muscles in the outer third of the vagina and the anus contract. The first contraction may last 2-4 seconds, after
which there are 3 or 4 rhythmic contractions. A female may experience up to 15 such contractions, with the time interval
between them lengthening and their intensity decreasing.
3. The uterus experiences wavelike contractions that move from the top of the uterus to the cervix.
4. Other muscles may also contract involuntarily, causing pelvic thrusting and movement in the neck, arms, or legs.
5. Heart and respiratory rates are at their peak.
Why can women have multiple orgasms?
After an orgasm, the body goes through a resolution phase where things return to normal. During the resolution phase, some
females can be stimulated again and reach orgasm. Women vary in their ability to have multiple orgasms and in the type of
stimulation that can cause them. Some women experience multiple orgasms through masturbation, stimulation by a partner,
or sexual intercourse. Remember, all women are different and reach orgasm by different methods.
Why do some women not experience an orgasm with vaginal intercourse?
A female's most sensitive sex organ is the clitoris. The clitoris is found on the outside of the body where the lips of the vulva
merge. For a female to have an orgasm, she usually has to experience clitoral stimulation. Vaginal intercourse may not
stimulate the clitoris, making an orgasm unlikely. If you want your female partner to have an orgasm, try stimulating her
clitoris. Or better yet, ask her what she likes!
Female orgasm
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