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Ask the average guy how many types of male orgasm there are, most will - understandably - say one. While there's the obvious method we discover when we're young, it's also true that there are other ways of giving yourself an orgasm - but few men understand exactly how.
Here, we'll cover the different types of male orgasm in detail - along with some tips on how you can work towards them. We're talking different techniques, different nerve pathways, different sensations, and sometimes even orgasms that don't look or feel anything like you're used to.
Don't worry - you don't need any specific expertise to get started. However, it is worth noting that not everyone will be able to access all six types we're going to talk about. This is totally normal - bodies vary - but if you’re curious, adventurous, or just ready to level up your sex life, you’ll find plenty here to experiment with.
At a Glance
- Men can experience six distinct orgasm types, involving different nerves, muscles, and sensations - not just ejaculation.
- Orgasm and ejaculation are separate processes, which opens the door to dry, pelvic, prostate, and multiple orgasms.
- Beyond the classic ejaculatory orgasm, men can experience pelvic, prostate, blended, and multiple orgasms, often without ejaculation.
- Many of these orgasms feel longer, deeper, and more full-body, especially pelvic and prostate orgasms.
- With techniques like edging, breath control, pelvic floor work, and the right stimulation, most men can train toward new orgasm experiences.
Different Kinds of Male Orgasm Explained
We should start by saying that there’s some debate about how many orgasm types men have.
Some sources claim three, others go wild and say twelve. The truth sits somewhere in the middle. You can technically divide them more, but the six we're going to cover are the most useful, best-understood categories - and they're the ones you can actually practice or work toward.
Before we get moving - let's cover a quick misconception that most guys have...
Before We Start: Orgasm vs. Ejaculation
Men usually experience orgasm and ejaculation together, but they’re actually two separate biological events.
- Orgasm = the pleasure explosion, hormones, contractions, and big “wow” moment.
- Ejaculation = semen leaving the body.
Most sexual activity blends the two so seamlessly that you generally don’t think about them separately. But, understanding the difference between the two opens the door to dry orgasms, multiple orgasms, and other experiences where you reach orgasm without ejaculation - or vice versa.
When you start treating orgasm as a whole-body pleasure response rather than just the ejaculation most of us have been perfecting for years, the rest of this guide makes a lot more sense.
Type 1: Ejaculatory Orgasm
Okay - this is the one everyone already knows. The classic male ejaculation paired with rhythmic pelvic floor muscle contractions, a spike of sexual pleasure, and the familiar crash into refractory mode afterward.
While this is well explored ground for most guys, even this “standard” orgasm has range:
- Some are sharp and quick.
- Some build pressure like a volcano.
- Some shoot far (yes, distance can vary based on arousal and pelvic floor strength).
- And some feel more internal than forceful.
How Can I Have an Ejaculatory Orgasm (But Better)?
Chances are, you don’t need a tutorial on how to make this kind of orgasm happen - but we can share some tips around making them more satisfying:
- Develop stronger pelvic floor muscles: Pelvic floor exercises boost control, pleasure, and pressure.
- Work to increase blood flow: Arousal is a process - warm up, slow down, let your body build.
- Try edging: Prolonged sexual stimulation heightens intensity. Not forever… just long enough.
- Experiment with toys, temperature, or texture: A stroker, vibrator, or a little perineum pressure can add layers to the experience - especially if you're getting a different (or lifelike) temperature sensation.
These techniques often overlap with the stuff that leads to some forms of male squirting, so if you’re curious about that, this is a great doorway into further exploration.
Type 2: Retrograde Orgasm
Let's get this one out of the way early - since it's not really tied to pleasure. A retrograde orgasm happens when ejaculate flows backward into the bladder instead of out of the penis. The orgasm itself usually feels like a typical male orgasm - but you get little or no semen.
It’s often linked to:
- Medications
- Nerve issues
- Prostate or bladder surgery
- Natural variations in how your sphincter muscles work
Note: You Don’t Want to Create This on Purpose
Honestly? This isn’t a recreational type of orgasm. It’s not harmful as such, but since retrograde ejaculation is mostly a medical issue and can impact fertility, it’s not something we’ll give steps to induce. If you do experience it, this is one to mention it to a doctor, just to be safe.
Type 3: Pelvic Orgasm
Here’s where things get interesting.
A pelvic orgasm is an orgasm that originates from the pelvic floor muscles, not from direct penile stimulation. It often feels:
- Warm and internal
- Rolling instead of “punchy”
- Spread-out across the lower body
- Sometimes emotional or euphoric
You’ll hear guys talk about this happening during edging, gooning, or long sessions of deep arousal - where sexual tension builds in the whole pelvis rather than just the penis.
These are also the orgasms that most commonly lead to male multiple orgasms, because they don’t always trigger ejaculation.
How Can I Have a Pelvic Orgasm?
A good way to think of this is as training your body for a new pathway:
- Experiment with edging: Ride that line. Approach climax, back off. Repeat. You’re teaching your body to separate orgasm from ejaculation.
- Try to strengthen (and relax) your pelvic floor: Both matter. Strong muscles help you control ejaculation; relaxed muscles help the orgasm travel deeper.
- Feel your body, not just your penis: Pay attention to sensations through the whole pelvis, especially during high sexual arousal.
- Try breathing slower than you want to: Intentional breathwork keeps your nervous system from tipping into automatic ejaculation.
Type 4: Prostate Orgasm
Old-fashioned ideas about only certain groups of guys enjoying anal play are in the past - this is a technique everyone can enjoy. The prostate orgasm is often described as the ultimate orgasm because it’s so different from the typical male orgasm. It can be:
- Longer
- More full-body
- Less tied to ejaculation
- More intense than almost anything penile stimulation alone can create
And yes - for some men, this is where male squirting comes in (not semen, but fluid expelled by the prostate and surrounding glands).
This type of orgasm can come from:
- Anal play
- A prostate massager
- Fingering
- Even indirect pressure through the perineum
How Can I Have a Prostate Orgasm?
- Lube: Use more than you think.
- Start by warming up externally: massage the perineum first.
- Experiment with a beginner-friendly prostate toy: curved, safe, and designed to hit the prostate gland.
- Go slow: and relax your pelvic floor muscles - tension blocks sensation.
- Avoid thrusts for now: Hold steady pressure instead of fast movements.
- Stay on target and ride the sensations: prostate orgasms often sneak up like a wave rather than hit instantly.
Honestly? This is one of the most fun types of exploration because the sensations are wildly different from penile orgasms. We've lost count of the amount of reviews we've had where guys experience this kind of orgasm from a prostate toy, then never look back.
Type 5: Blended Orgasm
A blended orgasm happens when you combine two (or more) orgasm sources at once. That might be:
- Prostate + penile
- Pelvic + ejaculatory
- Prostate + pelvic
Some guys describe this as layers of pleasure happening simultaneously, almost like your body can’t decide which orgasm to give you - so it just stacks them.
How Can I Have a Blended Orgasm?
- Think about what works for you: Start with what you already know triggers you.
- Add a second form of stimulation before climax: An example might be adding a prostate toy as you're getting close with your hand or oral sex.
- Experiment: For instance, use edging to time the overlap.
- Expect some trial and error: Everyone’s wiring is different. You might orgasm quicker with one method than another - but this is the kind of fun experiment you won't mind repeating.
In reality, blended orgasms are less about technique and more about timing and awareness. Guys report them taking a while to master - but when you get the timing locked in, they can really deliver.
Type 6: Multiple Orgasms
Despite some naysayers online, multiple orgasms for guys are real. They're not a myth tied up in tantric breathwork that takes 8 hours to achieve - they're a real thing that most guys can work toward.
But here’s the catch: male multiple orgasms usually depend on non ejaculatory orgasms. After ejaculation, the body triggers a refractory period - so if you want to achieve multiple orgasms, learning how to separate orgasm from ejaculation is crucial.
Typically, this is either a pelvic orgasm or a prostate orgasm, then stacked with more of the same, finishing with an ejaculatory orgasm. That said, there are no hard and fast rules - if you can keep them coming, they count.
How Can I Achieve Multiple Orgasms?
- Learn to reach a dry orgasm: This is often a pelvic or prostate orgasm.
- Edging, edging, edging: It’s practically required training.
- Breathe through the peak: If you stay relaxed, your body doesn’t slam the brakes.
- Let the orgasm fade, not fully collapse: Ride the afterglow into the next wave.
- Practice over several sessions: Very few guys nail this on day one.
Multiple orgasms in men are incredibly empowering because they change the whole idea of what sexual pleasure can look like.
Other Types of Male Orgasm
Wondering why other articles might talk about countless other types of orgasm? The truth is, everyone's sensitive in different ways - so if a little nipple play tips you over the edge with a prostate orgasm, then some would consider that a different experience altogether.
We're not here to make any rules - everyone's pleasure is different, and you're welcome to categorize your experience in whichever way works for you. The following ideas show up in articles but, at the core, are usually either niche, psychological, or just variations of the main types.
|
TYPE |
WHAT IT'S LIKE TO BE |
NOTES |
|
Nipple orgasm |
Pelvic or blended response |
Very possible for some men |
|
Coregasm |
Pelvic contraction from workouts |
Happens during ab exercises |
|
Energy orgasm |
Breathwork + psychological factors |
Tantric-style experience |
|
Breath orgasm |
Similar to a pelvic orgasm |
Uses controlled breathing |
|
Oral orgasm |
Ejaculatory orgasm via oral sex |
Not a new category |
|
Sleep orgasm |
Ejaculatory orgasm during sleep |
“Wet dream” |
|
Anal orgasm |
Usually a prostate orgasm |
Can be blended |
|
Skin orgasm |
Arousal shivers |
Not a true orgasm |
Things That Stand in the Way of Male Orgasms
When seeking out new ways to orgasm, some guys run into obstacles. If this happens - don't panic, it's completely normal, and absolutely nothing to feel weird about - and you've certainly not failed.
A few common physical and psychological factors include:
- Erectile dysfunction a pelvic or prostate orgasm.
- Premature ejaculation
- Delayed ejaculation
- Retrograde ejaculation
- Pelvic floor dysfunction
- Sexual dysfunction caused by stress or medication
- Low sexual desire
- Persistent genital arousal disorder (rare)
- Blood flow issues
- Anxiety, relationship tension, or general psychological factors
If one of more of these things keeps happening and it’s affecting your sexual function or confidence, checking in with a medical professional is a smart move.
What Are the Different Types of Male Orgasm? A Summary
Exploring the types of male orgasm can open up a completely new dimension of sexual pleasure. You might not connect with all of them, and that’s totally okay. But trying new pathways - pelvic, prostate, blended, multiple - can seriously upgrade your sexual experiences, whether solo or with sexual partners.
Some guys click instantly with prostate play, others discover pelvic or blended orgasms through edging, and some simply enjoy dialing up the intensity of their ejaculatory orgasm.
There’s no “correct” path here - just curiosity, practice, and a willingness to experiment.
Strengthening your pelvic floor, slowing down, staying aware of your arousal, and using the right sex toys can make these experiences much easier to access. And remember, if any physical or psychological issues keep getting in the way of pleasure, talking with a professional is a smart move, not a setback.
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