The male orgasm

In men, orgasm is considered the peak experience of sexual pleasure. As a man becomes sexually aroused, the blood gets pulled up in the erectile tissue of the penis. It leads to the erection of penis. The more intense is the arousal, the more erect will be the penis. As arousal continues, the penis cap swells. Muscular tension, heart rate and blood pressure increase and breathing becomes heavier. At this point, scrotum tightens and testes start to leak fluid. This fluid is known as precom and contains alive sperms. Precom also intensifies arousals and serves as lubrication.

As orgasm approaches, body movements such as thrusting becomes rapid. The blood pressure, heart rate and breathing reach their peaks. Intake of oxygen also increases. When orgasm is reached, muscles of hands and feet begin to spasm. Then, suddenly, forceful release of sexual tension occurs. During the climax, rhythmic contractions of the muscles at the base of the penis occur. This results in the ejaculation of semen. Furthermore, flushing due to sex may appear all over the body. After orgasm, the body gets relaxed. A deep sense of relaxation, enhanced intimacy and fatigue usually prevails.

The penis returns back to its normal size and colour along with other parts of the body. Before men can reach another orgasm, they need rest time to restore. This restoring time, also called refractory period, vary in duration and length among men.