Here’s All The Info Scientists Have On Multiple Orgasms

So many orgasms, so little time.  But, what are some of the real, science-backed facts regarding female and male — yes, — multiple orgasms?  Here, we highlight all you need to know about multiples in the bedroom, according to science.

Multiple orgasms. What are they? “Multiple orgasms are a series of sequential orgasmic experiences that occur in a quick succession,” Health Central explains. "And when it comes to multiples, women have the biological upper hand over men.” In other words, all women are physiologically capable of experiencing multiple Os. But men? Not so much.

Multiple orgasms and men. Unlike women, guys need at least 20 minutes to refresh and reload before they can orgasm again, Men’s Health reports. Why? Well, men experience something called a refractory period, which is a period of time after they ejaculate when they can't be aroused. (Sorry, fellas.) This period of time tends to get longer as men age, and is likely due to the spike in the levels of the hormone prolactin — a chemical that hinders sexual desire — after a man ejaculates.

The lucky few. However, some men are multi-orgasmic. Indeed, a new Canadian review on the matter has revealed that up to 10 percent of guys have had multiple orgasms. “Some men are multi-orgasmic from the first time they experience orgasms,” says study author Erik Wibowo, Ph.D., a researcher at Vancouver Coastal Health. “Others practice to become multi-orgasmic.”

Why can only some men have them? Men’s Health reports that only one case study — of all the many out there on male multiple orgasms — sheds some light on why 10 percent of guys are multi-orgasmic. Apparently, men who experience multiples are simply physically different from their non-multiple counterparts. Unsurprisingly, it all comes down to hormones.

Hormones. In that case study, researchers analyzed the hormone levels of a man who masturbated himself to THREE orgasms in a half hour. (We’re woozy just thinking about it.) The guy didn’t have the prolactin surge that most men experience after climax, meaning he lacked the chemicals which hinder arousal. Still, that’s just one report, so it doesn’t really explain why the majority of other men experience multiple orgasms.

Back to women. Unfortunately, there’s not too much info out there regarding male multiple orgasms. However, there’s loads of research on female multiple orgasms, though some is obviously more interesting than others. For example, in February 2016, a study revealed the secret to multiple orgasms. Yes, we just said the secret to multiple orgasms. If you’re anything like the horny women here at Rebel Circus, we know you’re interested in finding out the study’s findings. Let’s begin.

The study. In partnership with Debby Herbenick, Ph.D., associate professor at Indiana University School of Public Health, online orgasm-training platform OMGYES surveyed 1,055 women from ages 18 to 95 as they divulged their most intimate details about their sex lives. The results were pretty shocking, with nearly 47 percent of the women — nearly half — revealing they’ve had multiple orgasms. Interestingly, the majority said they used different techniques after their first climax to achieve the next. Hmmmm. Tell us more, please.

The problem is… Penetration. Or, at least that’s what the issue seems to be. The research suggests that many women who believe that they or their partners are able to experience multiple Os feel that their bits are much too sensitive after the first one for additional stimulation. But, that doesn’t mean they can’t have more than one orgasm if their partners use movements that are not only slower and gentler, but also less direct. So, they achieve multiple orgasms by switching things up, and not just sticking to penetration.

A whole new body. "Right after orgasm, 53 percent of women who have multiples go back to earlier motions — less sensitive areas or slower," OMGYES said in a press release for the study. "Then, many rebuild to the second orgasm by modifying the techniques that worked to get to the first orgasm... The big insight many women discover (often later in life) is to treat the body after the first orgasm like it’s a whole new body, with different likes and dislikes.” In other words, less force equals more orgasms.

Orgasms. Never experienced multiple orgasms? Is it hard enough for you to orgasm even just once? You’re not alone. Climax problems are common among women, to say the least. Studies suggest between 18 and 34 percent of females have difficult achieving the big finish. Meanwhile, less than half of married women experience orgasm in every sexual encounter, and only around 15 percent experience multiple orgasms. Uh, yikes.

The C-spot. So why are some women experiencing orgasm troubles? Turns out, size does matter — well, at least for the clitoris. A study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine found that in women who have orgasm problems, the clitoris is smaller and located farther from the vagina.

Distance. "Researchers used magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to scan the pelvic area of 30 women who were on average 32-years-old,” the Huffington Post explains, regarding the study. “10 of these women had reported rarely or never achieving orgasms despite trying. The rest of the participants reported normal orgasmic experience during sex.” After analyzing the data, researchers discovered that the direct distance between the clitoris and the vagina was five to six millimeters longer on average in the group of women with climax woes. In addition, these ladies had a smaller clitoris on average.

Sexual function. What exactly does the study’s findings suggest? Simply put, the research implies that the size and location of the clitoris may both play critical roles in women’s sexual function. The researchers went on to even say that not only is the elusive G-spot pretty much pointless when it comes to multiple Os, but it doesn’t exist. “There’s no G spot. There’s a C spot — the clitoris,” said study researcher Dr. Susan Oakley, an OB-GYN at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. “It is the source of a lot of sexual pleasure for the female.”

Tips for women. Want to achieve multiple orgasms during your next steamy romp? Enter the encounter with not only lots of time, but a positive outlook that’s open to having more than one orgasm. Vary the technique, but not the focus — you know what you like, so whether it’s direct stimulation or otherwise, stick to what gets you off. And above all, be comfortable. Don’t think about it too much, ladies.

Tips for men. Want to double his pleasure? Try to get your guy to prevent ejaculation during orgasm by pinching the head of the penis. (It might be uncomfortable for him, but it shouldn’t hurt him or anything.) Other things you can try: Try some fantasy role-playing, or throw in an adult film so that he can focus on someone else that’s not you (don’t worry, you’re still the one he wants!). And if you’re guy is up for it, you can always also try some anal play. *CoughpeggingCough*