What are the Phases of an Orgasm?

Posted on 18. Sep, 2009 by Mel G in Premature Ejaculation, Sexuality

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There are four phases before any man or woman achieves an orgasm:
AROUSAL
This stage is when a person becomes sexually excited or stimulated both mentally and physically. Signs can include an increased heart rate, flushing of the skin, increased sensitivity in the genital area, erection of the penis, swelling of the clitoris, and lubrication of the vagina.
PLATEAU
This stage involves increased sexual and muscle tension that doesn’t change.
ORGASM
In essence, during this stage sexual pleasure reaches its highest point and then sexual tension is released.
RECOVERY
This last stage is where the body returns to a state of normality. Typically, most men and women feel a sense of warmth, pleasure and relaxation during this stage.

It should be noted that the time after a man ejaculates (achieves orgasm) and the time he is able to achieve another orgasm varies from man to man.

Typically, younger men are able to have an erection must faster and can ejaculate more times than older men. On the other hand, women are able to have orgasms in increased numbers and remain in the plateau phase for a longer period of time than men.