Achieving Orgasm
A satisfying sex life doesn't require orgasmbut achieving orgasm has its own rewards. The process of achieving orgasm is very different for men than for women. For difficulties with female orgasm or male orgasm, communication with your partner, and your doctor, are the best first steps to solving any problems.
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- Q What is delayed ejaculation?
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Delayed ejaculation, or DE, is a broad term to describe men who take longer than usual to reach orgasm, who orgasm only through masturbation, or who aren’t able to orgasm at all. Full Answer
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- Q Can I have an orgasm without realizing it?
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The intensity of an orgasm may vary from person to person, but people usually realize that they're having an orgasm. Most of the time, an orgasm is the climax of sexual arousal that results in a release of sexual tension. For many people, this feels like... Full Answer
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- Q As a man, how can I help my partner reach orgasm?
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Sex isn't necessarily better when it's longer. If you're not hitting all the right spots, she's not going to enjoy it, no matter how long you last. (In fact, she may just wish it was over.) Likewise, your partner won't mind quickie sex if you're making... Full Answer
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- Q Why should my partner see a doctor if he has delayed ejaculation?
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Get a clean bill of health for your partner if he has delayed ejaculation (DE) -- consistent trouble achieving orgasm and ejaculating. Ask your partner to pay a visit to his doctor to make sure that his DE isn't being caused by an infection or a... Full Answer
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- Q How can I reach orgasm if my partner has premature ejaculation?
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There's a whole world of sexual activities that have nothing to do with when a guy ejaculates -- or even with his erection. A man with premature ejaculation (PE) can bring you to experience pleasure or orgasm before or after intercourse with oral... Full Answer
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- Q What medications can cause delayed ejaculation?
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A number of medications can have delayed ejaculation (DE) as a side effect. Tops on the list are antidepressants. A class of antidepressants called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) (Prozac, Zoloft, Celexa) boosts the neurochemical... Full Answer
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- Q Why should my partner avoid pornography if he has delayed ejaculation?
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Put away the porn if your partner has delayed ejaculation (DE) -- consistent trouble achieving orgasm and ejaculating. If you think too much porn could be crimping his sex-style, it may be time to take a break from porn and focus on real sex.... Full Answer
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- Q What are psychological causes of delayed ejaculation?
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Some men with delayed ejaculation (DE) may get physiologically aroused when they're with a partner but are mentally disconnected and cannot focus enough to climax. A man may have worries that are related to sex, such as getting you pregnant. He... Full Answer
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- Q Can alcohol cause delayed ejaculation?
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A small amount of alcohol may put you in the mood for sex, but larger quantities can impair not only a man's ability to achieve and maintain an erection, but his ability to ejaculate as well. This is because alcohol is a central nervous system... Full Answer
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- Q Can women climax easier if they're relaxed?
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Studies show that women are more likely to orgasm when comfortable and relaxed during sex. Researchers in the Netherlands found that the key to female arousal seems to be a deep sense of relaxation. In a study in which the brains of men and... Full Answer
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