How to Have Multiple Orgasms: 8 Techniques to Try During Sex

Multiple orgasms can be one of two things—either a series of distinct orgasms or an orgasm followed by a sequence of additional involuntary pelvic floor muscle contractions. This experience appears to be much more common in vulva owners than in penis owners, since penis ejaculation initiates a longer refractory period (the recovery period during which your genitals are unresponsive). That said, some penis owners get around the refractory period by learning to orgasm without ejaculaiton, while some vulva owners never or rarely experience multiple orgasms.

Use these tips while masturbating to learn more about your own pleasure, or try them with a partner to spice up a sexual encounter.

1. 1. Relax. Starting a sexual activity with the goal of reaching multiple orgasms—solo or partnered—can put a lot of pressure on you. When trying these techniques, open yourself up to the possibility of increased pleasure, and accept that you may or may not experience multiple orgasms. Breathe deeply during stimulation to keep your mind and body relaxed.
2. 2. Do Kegel exercises. Performing Kegels involves tightening and releasing your pelvic floor muscles, giving you more control over the muscle group. Strengthening your pelvic floor can lead to more intense orgasms. Contracting these muscles during masturbation or partner sex can also intensify orgasms and even bring you to climax.
3. 3. Practice edging. Edging is a method of extending sexual arousal by getting close to the point of climax and then holding off. This practice is key for a marathon session with multiple orgasms. For people with penises, edging can help you increase sexual stamina and can even train your body to orgasm without ejaculating, allowing you to experience multiple orgasms within a single session.
4. 4. Use lots of lube. Simply put, lube makes sex feel better. Even if your body produces sufficient natural lubricant, adding more lube to the mix can enhance your pleasure, especially over the course of a longer session in which you experience multiple orgasms.
5. 5. Stimulate different erogenous zones. If one erogenous zone feels overstimulated, try stimulating another orgasm-inducing area. For vulva owners, if clitoral stimulation feels too sensitive after your first orgasm, back off of the clitoris and try stimulating the A-spot instead. For people with penises, you might try a prostate orgasm and then stimulate your penis. Try switching sex positions to keep things interesting (and comfortable).
6. 6. Work the refractory period. Many people find that they're either unresponsive or uncomfortably sensitive after the first orgasm. If you need to take a time out from genital touching, you can still touch other parts of your body to prolong arousal. This is a great time for some foreplay techniques, such as massage or nipple play.
7. 7. Practice orgasm without ejaculation. For many penis owners, ejaculation will cause you to become unresponsive to genital stimulation. One way around this is to practice having an orgasm without ejaculating by contracting your pelvic floor muscles just before you ejaculate.
8. 8. Add toys. A sex toy, such as a wand-style vibrator, can be the key to heightening sexual stimulation and orgasming multiple times.

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