Bookmark and Share

Male Multiple Orgasms

What is a male multiple orgasm?

Most people are under the impression that multiple orgasms are something only women can experience. It is widely believed that once a man ejaculates, he experiences a refractory period and cannot orgasm again for a while, which is true for most men. This traditional explanation regarding the limited range of male orgasmic capacity may have influenced men's behavior as well as research in this area (Dunn & Trost, 1989).

Dunn & Trost (1989) studied 21 men were evaluated who reported that they could have a non-ejaculatory orgasm prior to as well as after an ejaculatory orgasm, showing that it is possible to have a series of orgasms. Some of the men claimed to have always achieved multiple orgasms, while others naturally developed this capacity later in life. Others said that they learned to become multiply orgasmic. Dunn & Trost define male multiple orgasms as "two or more orgasms with or without ejaculation and without, or with only very limited, detumescence [loss of erection] during one and the same sexual encounter" (Dunn & Trost, 1989, p. 379). Therefore, men who had "dry" orgasms before or following an ejaculatory orgasm were considered to be having multiple orgasms.

Masters and Johnson (1966) made it seem like ejaculation was central to male orgasm. They equated male orgasm and ejaculation, and maintained the necessity for a refractory period between orgasms. More current research shows that ejaculation and a refractory period are not always linked to orgasms. In order to be considered multiply orgasmic, 1) at least two orgasms must occur, 2) ejaculation does not have to occur, 3) one or more of the orgasms can be combined with an ejaculation, 4) only a very limited loss of erection can occur, and 5) the orgasms have to occur in the same sexual encounter (Dunn & Trost, 1989).

How can someone "learn" to have multiple orgasms?

While some men claim that they were always multiply orgasmic, or developed that capacity naturally, others say they had to learn how. There are several books on the topic of becoming multiply orgasmic, as well as internet sites claiming to have all the advice one needs in order to achieve multiple orgasms. Here are a few tips we've compiled that may work, however they have not been scientifically tested.

  1. Don't think of multiple orgasms as an ultimate goal, but rather a possible area to explore.
  2. Develop the PC muscle. The PC (pubococcygeus) muscle is responsible for the rhythmic contractions in the pelvis and anus during orgasm. You can identify this muscle by stopping the flow of urine and noticing which muscles you contract. This is your PC muscle. Try contracting your PC muscle as you exhale and releasing it as you inhale throughout the day many times throughout the day.
  3. Start by masturbating without your partner. Pleasure yourself however you like, breathing deeply. Try to notice your increasing levels of arousal.
  4. When you are getting near ejaculation, stop and rest (possibly breathing in deeply and holding the breath for a second or two). Try to notice the contraction of your PC muscle and anus, although don't be surprised if it takes some time to experience this without ejaculating. You can also try to squeeze your PC muscle in the area of your prostate if the prostate starts contracting and you are afraid you might start ejaculating.
  5. After you regain control, you can start again as many times as you like and continue for as long as you like.
  6. Try incorporating these activities with your partner (Chia & Arava, 1997).

Again, these exercises have not been scientifically proven to induce multiple orgasms. The exercises are, however, very similar to exercises that help control premature ejaculation. Remember that research shows that very few men are multiply orgasmic. Some researchers claim that any man can become multiply orgasmic, but others say that this is not the case. Therefore, it is very important to keep step #1 in mind: Rather than treating the multiple orgasm as an ultimate goal sought above all else, treat it as an area to explore.

Sources: