Male orgasm: Myths and Truths

Most of the time orgasms are discussed it’s about how they relate to women and how they can achieve them. What’s the difference between vaginal and clitoral orgasms and what are a woman’s erogenous zones? These are all good questions but what about the man’s orgasm?

What’s the difference between ejaculation and orgasm?

It’s hard to imagine a male orgasm without ejaculation. A man can feel orgasm during ejaculation but it can be different for every man. He might not be emotionally invested in sexual intercourse. Perhaps he’s playing with sex toys.

How many orgasms are considered “normal”?

The stories of a man having an orgasm one right after another are an illusion. A man less than 25 years old who is passionately in love with his girlfriend might only need about 3 minutes to rest and reenergize whereas a married man is pretty satisfied with one orgasm. In case he changes his partners frequently he normally has two or three ejaculation that follow one another.

Do men have anorgasmia?

If a man has problems with his health, like brain disorders or infectious diseases he may suffer from anorgasmia. Some may have normal erections without ejaculating but this can be attributed to different health issues.

Does a circumcision have an influence on male orgasm?

If a prepuce (skin on the tip of the penis) is removed the head of the penis becomes a bit less sensitive which might make a sexual encounter longer.

Does a male orgasm depend on a sex position?

Male orgasm can depend on sex positions but quite differently than it does for women. When a woman changes position she can get more intense sensations because her other erogenous zones are better stimulated from a particular angle and that can play a pivotal role in achieving orgasm. Men derive pleasure from looking at his partner during intercourse. That would explain men’s love for the doggy-style position.

Is it easier to achieve orgasm during oral sex or during penetration?

This depends on the preference of the individual. Some men achieve orgasm during oral stimulation faster and easier than during penetration while others do not feel the difference. Some hygiene rules should be followed to prevent any infection that may result in inflammation, which is no fun at all. In these cases, sex toys like penis pumps and sleeves are a better choice than oral sex in the morning.

Does the number of encounters dictate the number of orgasms?

Most women do not experience an orgasm every time they have sex. There is nothing wrong with that. The same can be said about men. Some men bring their woman to the edge and then stop without getting an orgasm themselves. But this is quite rare and if your man experiences this there could be some medical problems that need to be looked at.

What are the risks of long-term continence?

Prostatitis and other inflammatory conditions may become a result of long-term sex continence. This is especially true if you lead an inactive life. You may at least please yourself or use sex toys to release yourself from sexual tension.

What does the intensity of ejaculation depend on?

Sometimes sperm is simply shooting from the penis and sometimes it’s just leaking out. Usually the first ejaculation is much stronger than the following ones. A strong ejaculation can shows that a man has good sexual potential while sluggish flow may indicate health problems.