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ORGASMS

Having an orgasm is no doubt one of the most pleasurable sensations known to humankind. For many gay and bisexual men the ultimate goal of a sexual experience, whether it’s alone or with a partner or partners, is to have an orgasm. Of course it’s perfectly fine to have sex that doesn’t include an orgasm! But it’s fair to say that most guys like to ‘shoot their load’!


The word "orgasm" is derived from the Greek word orgasmos, which means "to swell" or "to be lustful." There is no one universally accepted definition for orgasm, and we don't know why humans evolved the capability to have orgasms.


What we do know is that an orgasm brings about numerous physiological and neurochemical changes in the body. The intense feelings of pleasure associated with orgasm are the result of the release of built-up neuromuscular tension known as myotonia.


Here’s our four step guide to the Orgasm:


1. Excitement Stage

Direct or indirect stimulation of your cock causes an erection within a few seconds. An erection is the result of an increase in blood flow to the penile blood vessels and tissue. In addition to erection, this excitement stage is also characterized by the balls being pulled closer to the body and a tensing and thickening of the skin of the balls. The muscles of the body also begin to tense up, and the heart rate, breathing rate, and blood pressure begin to increase. Some guys may also experience nipple erection and a reddening of the skin of their face, chest, and neck during the excitement phase.



2. Plateau Stage


The plateau stage is associated with further increases in muscle tension, heart rate, breathing rate, and blood pressure, as well as an increase in the intensity of the sex flush. The head (glans) of your cock turns a deeper red or purplish colour, and a few drops of slippery fluid often referred to as "pre-cum" may appear.

3. Orgasm Stage (the best bit)


Orgasm almost always includes ejaculation, which occurs in two distinct stages: emission and expulsion. Emission occurs when spunk collects in an upper part

of the urethra known as the urethral bulb. As more spunk collects in the urethral bulb, a guy develops the feeling he is about to ejaculate/cum. This feeling is known as ejaculatory inevitability and usually lasts for 2 to 3 seconds. This is the "point of no return" — the guy cannot be stopped from having the orgasm at this point. Expulsion, the second stage, involves rhythmic contractions of the muscles around the base of the penis and anus. These muscular contractions cause the spunk to be propelled down the urethra and out of the body at a great speed. Now you know why you hit the ceiling last time! There are normally 4 to 5 rhythmic contractions that occur at 0.8-second intervals, with the first ones being the strongest and most intense.


The average male ejaculates 3 to 5 ml of spunk at a time. Spunk contains sperm as well as other secretions. In a healthy fertile male, each one ml of ejaculate contains an average of 50 to 100 million sperm. Although this may seem like a very large number, sperm actually account for only 5% of the overall ejaculate volume.


Orgasm intensity and its associated feelings can both vary greatly. Sometimes a guy can experience an orgasm that makes him feel like his entire body is going to explode (woo-hoo!), while at other times he might just experience a pleasant feeling of muscle relaxation. That’s the great thing about orgasms….they are never the same! Influencing factors include a person’s mood, psychological state, level of desire, relation to partner, drug or alcohol use, expectations, physical condition and time since last orgasm.


4. Resolution Stage

After a guy cums there is usually a complete loss of the erection within a few minutes. During this resolution stage the entire body returns to an unaroused state. Most men experience a refractory period, during which no type of stimulation is able to bring about another erection. The length of the refractory period can vary dramatically between men; age, mood, drug use, and stimulation type can all be factors. The typical refractory period for a guy in his teens or 20s is just a few minutes, whereas in the older male it may be a few hours or even a as long as a day!

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