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I was just wondering if it is possible for a man to ejaculate without having an orgasm (and vice versa). The terms "orgasm" and "ejaculation" seem to be used interchangeably for men so i'm a little confused.
Every time my partner and i have had sex they (orgasm and ejaculation) both seem to happen together but i was just wondering if that's always the case and if there is any way of separating the orgasm and ejaculation.
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by Larry Siegel: ()
Thanks for taking the time to write in. Yours is an excellent question and one that most men have wondered about but haven't stopped to really examine. Orgasm and ejaculation are, indeed, two seperate things. It just happens that, for most men - most of the time - they occur together. That's why you hear the terms orgasm and ejaculation used interchangably. Basically, an orgasm is related more to the intensely pleasurable feelings that one experiences when reaching a "peak" level of sexual pleasure. Ejaculation is the physical propulsion of semen from the urethra.
One can have an ejaculation without having an orgasm and vice versa. Some men even report orgasmic feelings when they urinate, especially if they've had to hold it for a while. I had a client once tell me that there were times when he had to wait to urinate and when he did, he got weak in the knees and felt like he had a powerful orgasm. Tantric sexual techniques have gained a new popularity and there are a couple of books written on prolonging orgasm for men. Basically, they focus on how to "ride the line" without ejaculating, focusing instead on experiencing sexual pleasure for as long as possible.
I hope this helps clear up some of your confusion. Take care and be well.
Larry SiegelReviewed by: Patricia Fawver Ph.D. in Sexology
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