A sexologist has revealed there are 15 different types of orgasm that you can enjoy when doing the deed.
And no, you're not to be embarrassed if that's left you a little wide-eyed and wondering why you have so many knowledge gaps outside of just thinking there was one way to achieve blast off.
Jessica Toscano, who is qualified in all things sex and relationships, has sat down and revealed each one so as to greater educate yourself and maybe spice things up a little bit with your significant other (or just yourself, we're not judging anyone).
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Toscano herself said people are often 'shocked' when she asks them which of the 15 kinds of orgasm they're trying to hit, given the knowledge gap that exists on the subject.
"At its core, an orgasm is a natural physiological response triggered by external stimuli, which causes chemicals like dopamine (the 'feel-good' hormone) and oxytocin (the 'love hormone') to flood the brain," she wrote for MailOnline.
"That might sound complicated - but the result is simple: an unmatchable feeling of euphoria."
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Ultimately all 15 types fall into two categories, those that are sexual and the ones that are not. And the issue is a lot more complicated for women, Toscano says, with it a 'far more mysterious' journey of discovery.
On the other hand, for men who aren't taking part in No Nut November, it is most often associated with predictable, genital stimulation.
Here's all 15 types of orgasms that people go after. Buckle up:
Clitoral orgasm
First up is the clitoral orgasm, which is probably the most straightforward and obvious one for a woman so very little needs explaining there.
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With more than 10,000 nerve endings in the clitoris, it has more than double the pleasure points than the end of a man's penis.
Vaginal orgasm
After the most obvious form, there is what Toscano calls the 'elusive and highly coveted' vaginal orgasm.
This is something just 20 percent of women can achieve. According to research, you're more likely to achieve this with a long-term partner and while having a clitoral orgasm at the same time.
G-spot
Does it exist? Where is it? Scientists still debate this to this day, given an actual lack of biological or anatomical data to prove it is a real thing.
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"It is thought by many to be in the first third of the front vaginal wall," Toscano explained.
"Though its precise location has yet to be proven, a 2021 analysis of 31 studies suggested that most women have benefited from its stimulation."
Cervical orgasm
OK, bit of a biology lesson. The cervix is part of a woman's body and is located at the very top of the vaginal canal.
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And while they might seem like a bit of an 'unusual' spot, Toscano says, studies find that when stimulated, the brain comes alive.
Not just that, it lights up parts of the brain that don't get activated through clitoral or vaginal stimulation, meaning it is an altogether different experience.
Female ejaculation
You've probably heard of this via the more informal description of 'squirting', it is something achieved by women who involuntarily release a clear fluid when reaching a moment of 'intense physical arousal', Toscano explains.
The fluid is thought to be a mixture of secretions from the Skene's gland and urine.
It's something not all women can achieve, mind, with up to 54 percent having experienced it.
Anal
One for both men and women, this is achieved by stimulation around the anus, resulting in pelvic muscle contractions.
Toscano says that women find it to be longer lasting than the clitoral or vaginal alternatives.
Prostate
Located a few inches inside the rectum, the prostate is a sensitive area of a man which many call the P-spot.
When stimulated, the ejaculatory ducts (the area that carries semen and prostatic fluid from the testes to the urethra) can result in euphoria.
Nipple
A major area of sexual gratification, people report having success with nipple stimulation due to how many nerve endings there are in them.
Often people combine them with other forms of stimulation, but Toscano reports they can be used to achieve orgasm by themselves.
Multiple
This happens when someone achieves orgasms back-to-back, with it experienced by less than 10 percent of men in their twenties and less than seven percent in their thirties.
Women, Toscano says, achieve it far easier, given that men need a resting or cooling-off period in between.
Erogenous
This is where pleasure points across the body are stimulated in the same way nipple orgasms are achieved.
We're talking about areas such as the lips, the mouth, the back of the neck, the inner thigh, and the pubic hairline.
Blended
When a number of pleasure areas are stimulated and simultaneously result in climax, you experience a 'blended' orgasm.
The sex expert notes: "Since touching various erogenous zones can stimulate different areas of the brain, this type of orgasm has the potential to feel more intense than other forms."
Exercise
A rather different point of call altogether, exercise is cited as the reason for some achieving orgasm.
It is all to do with muscle contractions and is most often associated with exercise that engages your core muscles, such as yoga or climbing.
"One study found 9 percent of people have experienced this phenomenon at least once in their lifetimes, typically between the ages of 16 and 22," Toscano says.
Energetic
Another non-sexual encounter, energetic orgasms are caused by a flush of sexual energy that takes over your body.
This can be achieved by imagining you're on the receiving end of sexual gratification, with parts of the brain lighting up in the same way they do when actually receiving it.
Breastfeeding
The non-sexual encounters continue, with some studies saying breastfeeding can result in pleasure for a woman.
One study, published in European Gynecology & Obstetrics, found that women had reported experiencing an exciting sensation while feeding their newborns, though it was rarely described as 'sexual'.
For those who did feel more aroused, they described it as a 'high, like when you're in foreplay'.
Sleeping
Where the brain wanders and often referred to as a 'wet dream' during those awkward sex education classes you had in high school.
You don't require physical touch to get to orgasm due to your brain being more than alive during its rest period.
It is often related to hormones running wild. At the same time, dreaming of something rather vivid is sure to help you get there.
Topics: Health, Lifestyle, Sex and Relationships
Tom Earnshaw