Although there are plenty of articles, books and even special courses about the female orgasm and all of its subtle complexity, the male orgasm is often seen as a simple, straight-forward, no frills type of affair. But that’s far from the truth. The male orgasm may not get the same column inches as a woman’s but that doesn’t make it any less complicated or interesting. Here we’ll take a look at five surprising facts you probably didn’t know that can help you enjoy your sex life even more.
A Night to Remember Won’t Make You Miss the Big Game Tomorrow
For years coaches and athletes have believed that any ‘special performance’ the night before a big game could affect a player’s ability to perform in the game the following day. Although it’s important for athletes to have a good night’s rest before a game, it doesn’t rule out having a bit of fun beforehand. The idea behind the thinking was that by engaging in sexual activity, players would have less energy and even less testosterone which would inhibit game play. Science has finally dispelled this myth through the work of several studies. One study focused on whether or not having sex affected grip strength the following day and also compared grip strength after six full days of abstinence. Across both sets of tests the researchers found there be no affect at all. Two separate studies backed these finding sup and also found the same to be true for aerobic ability or balance. This is one myth well on it’s way to being shattered once and for all. Many athletes report now that having sex before a game or match actually helps boost their spirit and get their “mojo” on for what lies ahead.
Ejaculating Isn’t the Same as an Orgasm
One of the most surprising facts about the male orgasm is that it’s a two step process and an orgasm isn’t always accompanied by ejaculation. Although the two often come at the same time, it is actually two separate events. Ejaculation involves the release of sexual fluid while the orgasm is actually a massive release of tension across the body and a flooding of the system with endorphins and dopamine. So it’s possible for men to have a full body orgasm without ever ejaculating.
Premature Ejaculation is More Common Than You Think
Studies show that one in 10 men experience premature ejaculation at some point in their life and many experts think that even more men suffer in silence. Clearly, it’s a common problem, yet premature ejaculation is still only ever talked about in hushed tones. Since the male orgasm is a two step process, this often means than men dealing with premature ejaculation are never able to orgasm properly. This compounds the stress by adding frustration and becomes increasingly harder to treat without the help of a doctor.
A Man’s Orgasm Last Longer Than a Woman’s
A woman’s orgasm is often perceived as being more intense and longer lasting but researchers have found the opposite to be true as far as the length goes. Researchers have found that they typical female orgasm lasts around 18 seconds. Men, on the other hand, weigh in with an average of 22 seconds of orgasmic bliss. So women may be louder during the buildup and perhaps more vocal during their orgasms but men get the experience for a few more seconds. Maybe that’s what tires them out so much afterwards.
Men Can be Multi-orgasmic
Although women are often thought to have a monopoly on this, men, too, can experience multiple orgasms. Since the orgasm is separate from ejaculation, men can experience full body orgasms before they’ve ejaculated. Some men can also keep performing sexually after ejaculation and eventually be able to orgasm much later. This isn’t common practice, however, since many men find the physical sensations intense to the point of being unpleasant in those moments immediately after an orgasm. But, for men who want to try and push their sex lives to the next level, multiple orgasms are a worthwhile – and obtainable – goal.
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