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Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional, and it is always best to talk with your primary care provider if you are concerned about your health. To make an appointment with your primary care provider at UHS, call (585) 275-2662.
Submission: I would like to know if there are different types of feminine orgasms and how does the body respond once the orgasms are over. Sometimes with the clitoral orgasm I feel like I reach a peak of intensity, but I don’t feel relaxed and satisfied after, I feel like I my genitals want to keep going even though I am already tired. That can happen more than once in a short period of time.
Thank you for your question! It is great that you are so in tune with your body. There are a few things to keep in mind when thinking about orgasms in general.
- No two orgasms are the same. Even if the same stimulation is done, you might feel varying levels of pleasure, intensity, sensation, etc. While all orgasms function the same way biologically, no matter the activity that gets you there, that doesn’t mean they are all going to feel exactly the same.
- Everyone has preferences and things that feel more pleasurable. For example, some people with vulvas may not enjoy penetration, or be able to orgasm from penetration – these people may enjoy clitoral, anal, or other stimulation. But some people might really enjoy penetration, and they may find that they orgasm more often from penetration.
- Typically, someone will experience desire, then excitement, then orgasm, then resolution. From your description, it seems that what you are possibly not feeling is the resolution stage. Everyone has unique experiences, but if you feel that you are not getting to the resolution stage and experiencing the level of sexual pleasure that you desire, I recommend talking with a provider. You can make an appointment at UHS by calling 585-275-2662 or scheduling online using UHSConnect.
The most important thing to keep in mind is that there is not one “right” way to orgasm or experience sexual pleasure. It sounds like you are already aware of what is pleasurable for you, which is great! Keep listening to your body, and if something doesn’t feel right or you feel like you may benefit from talking with a doctor, that is a great next step.
Reference: Flo Health