How to Have Multiple Orgasms

What Are Multiple Orgasms?

Multiple orgasms are one of the most sought-after sexual experiences. It happens when a series of orgasms repeat in a continuous way, or when a person is able to reach more than one orgasm without hitting the refractory period (the gap between two ejaculations — not orgasms).

Everyone wants better, more frequent orgasms — but is it really true that anyone can experience this?

To find out, you first need to understand what an orgasm actually is. An orgasm is the peak of your pleasure, whether you're enjoying your sexuality with a partner or on your own. It's the point where all accumulated sexual tension releases, your breathing quickens, and your muscles relax.

You can work toward multiple orgasms by taking breaks during sex, by practicing Kegel exercises, and other techniques. Try edging — deliberately approaching the edge to delay orgasm on purpose.

There Are Three Types of Multiple Orgasms

Keep in mind that none is "better" than another — every body is unique and has its own preferences. There are many kinds of orgasms, but within multiple orgasms specifically, there are 3 distinct types:

• Individual: each orgasm is distinct and complete, with a partial return to a non-aroused state at each peak.
• Sequential: the gap between two orgasms is two to ten minutes, with only a small drop in arousal between each one.
• Chained: orgasms happen in close succession, every few seconds or up to a minute apart at most. It can feel like one orgasm stretched out over time, with spasms of varying intensity.

How to Reach Multiple Orgasm

What matters most for reaching multiple orgasm is practice, willingness, and above all, repetition.

While many women report wanting to experience it, men have reported experiencing it too.

Everyone can develop multiorgasmic capacity — it just develops differently from person to person, since there's no single formula for reaching it.

Some people reach it easily, while others struggle to get there at all. In the end, there's a wide range of experiences that happen in intimacy.

But the key is knowing yourself. Multiple orgasm is a succession of orgasms — chained one after another. That's exactly why so many people want to experience it.

That said, turning it into an obsession usually makes it harder to actually get there.

The stimulation technique matters for reaching climax. Afterward, one of two things tends to happen: your skin becomes sensitive, so it helps to pause for a few minutes since immediate stimulation can feel uncomfortable — or the stimulation itself becomes the trigger for further orgasms in a continuous chain.

Multiple Orgasms in Women

The most important thing is learning your own body — if you don't know what sensations you enjoy before reaching orgasm, becoming multiorgasmic will be harder.

For context, studies show 36% of women reliably reach orgasm through masturbation, compared to only 6% through intercourse alone.

So what's the takeaway? Masturbate — ideally with your favorite sex toy, or with a clitoral stimulator.

Tips for Becoming Multiorgasmic

1. One trick that helps is delaying orgasm as long as you can. Once you reach that point, stay calm and try to push it back as far as possible. The longer you can hold that sexual tension and the more you practice, the longer you'll be able to stay in that pre-climax state — which makes the eventual orgasm far more intense than usual.
2. After your first orgasm, don't stop. The trick is to let yourself keep going until you reach another one, and as soon as you start to relax, keep moving. Repeat the same motions and position that got you to the first orgasm.
3. One last tip, no less important: massage your clitoris between orgasms. If your body allows it and isn't too sensitive, try massaging it for 10 to 30 seconds after the first climax before continuing stimulation.

Multiple Orgasms in Men

Yes, it's possible to reach multiple orgasms with a penis, though it's admittedly more complex than for women.

Either way, the question is what we actually mean by "multiple orgasms" for men. For women, it usually refers to a sequence of orgasms of similar intensity. For men, it refers both to that same idea — a series of pleasurable sensations without ejaculating — and to suppressing the refractory period, meaning the phase after ejaculation when a man can't get an erection.

Generally, multiorgasmic men are able to stop themselves from ejaculating right as they're about to climax, while still experiencing intense sexual pleasure at the same time.

Kegel Exercises for Multiple Orgasms

As covered above, most techniques come down to self-control and strengthening the pelvic floor muscles — the same muscles that tense when you reach orgasm. They support the bladder and help control urine flow, which is why it's often recommended to strengthen this area.

Kegel exercises, commonly associated with women, can also be practiced by men to improve sexual function.

Sex Toys for Multiple Orgasms

Multiple orgasm is an unforgettable sensation that requires knowing yourself, taking your time, setting aside any rush, and staying present in the moment.

Either way, vibrators can also help by amplifying pleasure. The range of vibrators is wide — uterine, vaginal, clitoral, and more.

When it comes to pleasure, breathing plays an important role too: slow, deliberate inhales and exhales can help you reach a relaxed state faster.

Before chasing multiple orgasms, remember to get to know yourself first, and to spend time with your partner so you both get to know each other's bodies better.