Oh Man! 6 Fun Facts About Male Orgasms

Orgasms do NOT last for 10 minutes. The typical male orgasm will last anywhere between 5 and 22 seconds of pure pleasure and wonderfulness.

__And do guys really fake it? __

Men fake orgasms too! Most people think it is just women that fake orgasms, but estimates are as high as 30% of young adult males have faked orgasms at one time or another. Simply faking an orgasm does not mean that they did not enjoy the sexual activity, as sexual pleasure can be plenty enjoyable even when it does not result in an orgasm.

But what about the, um, after product. Don't guys need to ejaculate to orgasm?

Men can have an orgasm without ejaculating. Yes, it's true—not all men ejaculate with orgasm! We tend to think of the male orgasm as ejaculating or "cumming," however men can have an orgasm without emitting any fluid. And guess what? It can feel just as great!

__How long do guys need to "rest" after orgasm before starting another hooking up session? __

Most men need time to "recharge" after orgasm and ejaculation. After an orgasm, most males are not able to have another orgasm for a period of time even with continued stimulation. That time frame can be anywhere from minutes to hours or even a day. For younger men this time period is typically much shorter, however the amount of time varies between men.

So does that mean they can't have multiple orgasms?

Men can be multiorgasmic! Some few men can have multiple orgasms during the same sexual encounter. However, this is not common and there are a few things you should know about them. First, as mentioned in the previous point, some men may take less time between ejaculations than others. So for those whose refractory period is shorter, it may appear that they are having multiple orgasms. Secondly, as mentioned before, some men can have orgasms without ejaculating. It is the ejaculation process that requires time between them. So, if a man has an orgasm without ejaculating, then he could potentially have a second or third orgasm with or without ejaculation. Remember, even though multiple male orgasms is possible, it is not all that common and sexual activity can be plenty enjoyable and satisfying with just one orgasm or even none.

Thanks Dr. Needle!

Smitten Kittens, is any of this information new to you? Have you been with a guy who can jump right back into the action after he orgasms? Or have your partners all needed a break (or more!) between sessions? And have you ever suspect a partner of faking an orgasm?

P.S. Dr. Rachel Needle is a Licensed Psychologist and a Certified Sex Therapist; she is in private practice. Want to keep up with her? Feel free to follow her on Twitter or Facebook.

Orgasms aplenty!