What Are The Phases of An Orgasm?
The four phases of the sexual response known as an orgasm are as follows: Arousal, Plateau , Orgasm, and Resolution.
Arousal, or “feeling turned” on or “excited” is a combination of mental arousal and physical changes. These include: an increase in heart rate, rapid breathing, flushing, increased sensitivity in the genital area, erection of the penis, erection of the clitoris, and swelling and lubrication of the vagina.
During the plateau phase, sexual and muscular tension intensifies. During orgasm, sexual pleasure peaks and sexual tension is released.
The fourth stage is resolution, during which there is a gradual return of the body to its baseline state accompanied by a sense of warmth, pleasure, and relaxation.
After orgasm and ejaculation, most males are unable to have another orgasm for a period of time. This refractory period depends on age and other factors; we are all a bit different that way. (Younger men may need only minutes to fully “recover” and get into the arousal or plateau phase again while older men may need an hour or more) and differs widely between men.
Women are capable of having multiple orgasms. Women most likely remain in the plateau phase after orgasm longer than men do, which allows them the benefit of the ability to have a second or more orgasms very shortly after the first.
The length of time a person ‘remains’ in each phase will vary from person to person, of course. Some people have personal preferences about how long they enjoy being in a particular phase. With time and experience, you’ll be able to find what feels good for you alone or as a couple.
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