Stages of orgasm during sex

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Both men and women go through four stages of sex, but the duration of each can vary widely. Men often reach orgasm earlier than women, while women can take up to 15 minutes after that. Therefore, having an orgasm in the same time is considered uncommon, even rare.

1. The feeling of orgasm in men goes through what stages?

1.1. Stimulation phase

This phase usually begins 10 to 30 seconds after the couple has developed a desire for each other and can last from a few minutes to a few hours. In men, the penis begins to stiffen slightly, the nipples begin to contract. Heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing rate all increase.

1.2. Excitement phase

This stage begins when the stimulus continues to reach a higher level. The male penis becomes fully erect. Breathing rate and pulse both increase rapidly. Skin in some areas may be red and warm, such as on the abdomen, chest, shoulders, neck, or face. At the same time, the muscles in the thighs, hips, arms, and buttocks begin to tighten or contract.

1.3. Orgasm stage

This is the climax of the intercourse but also the shortest and lasts only a few seconds. Male semen is secreted from the urethral bulb, this is the time when a man begins to experience orgasm, also known as "ejaculation". Semen will be released from the penis as contractions begin. Breathing rate, pulse, blood pressure continue to increase, muscles tighten more when a man achieves orgasm. Sometimes the muscles in the arms and legs reflexively tighten during orgasm.​

1.4. Recovery phase

This phase, both people return to a resting state, can last from a few minutes to half an hour or longer depending on the couple. Usually, recovery takes longer for women than for men. After ejaculation, the male penis will begin to return to its normal state and it will take some time to get an erection again after sex. The length of time between fast or slow erections varies from person to person and depends on age, physical condition and a number of other factors. The skin is no longer flushed and the relaxation of muscles occurs throughout the body.

2. The feeling of orgasm in women goes through what stages?

2.1. Stimulation phase

In women, the most important sign at this stage is the beginning of vaginal lubrication. Vaginal size is longer and wider to prepare for impending intercourse. At that time, women feel hot inside, the vagina gradually becomes more wet, the clitoris swells, the skin in the genital area gets darker due to blood tension, or some women have red skin on the face and neck due to increased blood pressure. sexual desire. Heart rate and blood pressure both increase. In some women, there are red areas on the body, especially the breasts, which are harmless, no need to worry, the muscles are also preparing to contract harder.

2.2. Excitement phase

This stage requires a woman to use all her senses and imagination. There are physical changes that occur during this phase including the amount of fluid secreted by the vagina that helps lubricate during intercourse.
At this time, heart rate and blood pressure increase faster and faster than before. The amount of blood mobilized by the body to the clitoris and labia is much larger and makes this sensitive area darker, and at the same time, the contraction of the muscles makes them firmer, "stiff". " than. Breasts protrude, nipples also become harder than before stimulation.

2.3. Peak stage

This is the most talked about stage when talking about orgasm. So how long does climax last in women? Orgasms in women usually last longer than orgasms in men. Some women orgasm multiple times in a single intercourse, but not everyone has that "privilege".
When having orgasm, the whole female body receives the rushing blood circulation and that powerful circulation brings a feeling of ecstasy, trembling to all muscle groups in the body. At this time, the inner wall of the vagina will contract in waves, then it may ooze or some people will spit out a small amount of oily fluid, also known as "female semen".

2.4. Recovery phase

The amount of blood that used to rush to the female genitals began to decrease and disperse. There are a number of emotions that emerge at this stage, including feelings of happiness, comfort, and sometimes sleepiness. These feelings will vary from woman to woman.
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