The truth about orgasms…from climaxing during a SNEEZING fit and at the gym to spotting a fake
THE longest-ever recorded orgasm is 45 seconds, and some women enjoy them while exercising.
Reaching heady heights is something we all aspire to while getting down and dirty between the sheets and some people are lucky enough to do it multiple times.
As couples across the UK are sure to be eagerly doing their bit to celebrate National Orgasm Day today sex expert Tracey Cox answers some of the weird and wonderful questions about reaching the big O.
The world record for female orgasms is a staggering 134 in an hour and was recorded at the Centre for Marital and Sexual Studies in California.
The same study found that the male world record was 16 in an hour.
That’s quite an effort from both parties.
Here are 10 more facts about orgasms you may not have known…
1. What is an orgasm?
We all know what it is and, if you're lucky enough, what it feels like.
But do you actually know what is going on down their when you reach a climax?
Tracey said: "It’s the body letting go when it can’t stand the pressure of the increased blood flow in the genitals.
"Orgasm is merely the process of the blood rushing back to where it came from and all those tense muscles releasing."
2. What is a multiple orgasm?
Yes, you read that right.
It is possible to have multiple orgasms in one go.
"For a woman, it can be one of two things," said Tracey.
"A multiple can mean one really long, super orgasm or two or three in a row.
"Women, unlike men, can climb back on and continue, but that’s not to say a man can’t have multiple orgasms either.
4. Exercise orgasms are a thing
If you need motivation to hit the gym ladies, this might be it.
"Ten per cent of women report achieving orgasm during exercise, some women can orgasm purely through nipple stimulation and (rare but true) some people orgasm when they have sneezing fits,"; said Tracey.
"It’s also been documented that a small percentage of people are able to bring themselves to orgasm purely through fantasy - with no physical stimulation whatsoever."
5. Simultaneous orgasms
The thing we all aim for as a couple but not many of us reach.
A simultaneous orgasm is when you both climax at exactly the same time.
Tracey said: "Let's take a look at the facts.
"Roughly 75 per cent of men in relationships always have an orgasm with their partner, compared to 30 per cent of women.
"Do the maths and you'll soon see the chances of both of you orbiting into orgasmic ecstasy at exactly the same moment is highly unlikely.
"Romantic, yes. Likely, no.
"Quite frankly, taking turns - you have your orgasm first, he has his later - is not only more practical, it's sometimes a lot more satisfying."
The average duration of an orgasm
Online sex toy retailer Lovehoney surveyed 1,000 people to determine the average duration of an orgasm.
Women:
- 10 per cent of those surveyed said 0-5 seconds
- 46 per cent of those surveyed said 6-10 seconds
- 24 per cent of those surveyed said 11.15 seconds
- 10 per cent of those surveyed said 16-20 seconds
- 7 per cent said more than 20 seconds
- 3 per cent said they had never had an orgasm
Men:
- 23 per cent said 0-5 seconds
- 50 per cent said 6-10 seconds
- 18 per cent said 11-15 seconds
- 5 per cent said 16-20 seconds
- 3 per cent said more than 20 seconds
- 1 per cent said they had never had an orgasm
6. Can you tell if your partner is faking it?
You'd like to hope it is not the case, but we have all heard stories of people faking it before.
So what should you watch out for to make sure when your partner moans it is the real thing?
"Look for the sex flush," said Tracey.
"We all get a rash on our chest at the point of orgasm but it comes and goes in a split second so is easy to miss.
"Most women are tender to touch straight afterwards, too.
"If you can touch her clitoris directly afterwards, she’s probably faked it."
The female orgasm typically last 10.9 seconds while his climax is two seconds shorter at 8.7 seconds.
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