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In the field of sexuality, there are always topics that are more difficult to address, not because of their complexity, but because they touch on people’s intimacy. A reader, whose name we will withhold for privacy reasons, wrote to us yesterday with an interesting question: why do some men have orgasms without ejaculation, not a single drop?
What Is a Male Orgasm?
The male orgasm is the most intense moment of sexual pleasure a man can feel during sexual stimulation. It is a reaction of the body and brain that generally occurs at the end of sexual arousal.
During an orgasm, several things happen simultaneously. The brain releases chemicals associated with pleasure and release, while the muscles of the pelvis and genitals contract rhythmically for a few seconds. These contractions create the intense pleasure sensation known as orgasm.
In most cases, the male orgasm is accompanied by ejaculation, meaning the expulsion of semen through the penis. However, the two phenomena are not always linked: a man can sometimes have an orgasm without ejaculating.
Why Do Some Men Have Orgasms Without Ejaculation?
There are several practices or techniques that aim to separate orgasm from ejaculation, allowing a man to experience the pleasure of orgasm without expelling semen. These methods are generally associated with body control and breathing exercises.
The best-known is what is called the dry orgasm. This practice involves learning to recognize the signs that precede ejaculation in order to stop stimulation or contract certain pelvic muscles to prevent semen from being released. With practice, some men are able to reach orgasmic sensation while blocking ejaculation.
Another approach is the “stop and start” method. It is often used in sexology to help better control ejaculation. The man or his partner stimulates the penis until ejaculation approaches, then the stimulation stops for a few seconds before resuming. Repeating this process, some people learn to better distinguish orgasm from ejaculation.
There is also the “squeeze” technique, where light pressure is applied to the base or glans of the penis when ejaculation is imminent. This pressure temporarily reduces the ejaculatory reflex.
In certain Eastern sexual traditions, including tantrism and some Taoist practices, breathing, relaxation, and pelvic floor muscle exercises are also taught to control ejaculation and prolong sexual arousal.
Why Do Some Men Never Ejaculate?
Some men never ejaculate or do so very rarely due to a phenomenon called anejaculation. This is a situation where a man can feel sexual arousal and sometimes even orgasm, but without semen being expelled.
Several factors can explain this phenomenon. In some cases, it is a neurological problem. Ejaculation is a reflex controlled by nerves and the spinal cord. If these nerve pathways are disrupted—for example, after a spinal cord injury, advanced diabetes, or certain neurological diseases—the signal needed to trigger ejaculation may not occur.
Certain medications can also strongly prevent or delay ejaculation. This includes some antidepressants, certain blood pressure treatments, or medications used to treat prostate conditions.
In other situations, the cause can be psychological. Stress, performance anxiety, certain sexual inhibitions, or past experiences can block the ejaculatory reflex.
Finally, in rarer cases, some congenital anomalies of the reproductive system or surgical interventions affecting the prostate or bladder may prevent ejaculation.
It is important to note that the absence of ejaculation does not always prevent the sensation of orgasm, as these two phenomena, although they often occur together, are biologically distinct. When a man never ejaculates, a medical consultation can help identify the cause.
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