CONTINUED FROM PART 1 *** TYPES OF ORGASMS: There are many different types of orgasms, some of which are detailed below: CLITORAL ORGASM: This is when an orgasm occurs due to stimulation of the clitoris. A 2019 article notes that 60 % of female orgasms occur due to clitoral stimulation. VAGINAL ORGASM: This is when an orgasm occurs vaginal stimulation. The American Psychological Association states that vaginal orgasms are related to the indirect stimulation of the clitoris during sex. BLENDED ORGASM: This is when clitoral and vaginal orgasms occur together. ANAL ORGASM: Some females experience orgasms during anal sex. G-SPOT ORGASM: An orgasm can occur as a result of stimulation of the G-spot. MULTIPLE ORGASMS: A person can experience a series of orgasms over a short time. Masters and Johnson note that females have a shorter refractory (recovery) period, which allows them to experience multiple orgasms in a shorter period of time. IMAGERY-INDUCED ORGASM: Orgasms can occur as a response to imagery without physical stimulation. Research in 1992 states that orgasms can occur as a result of self-induced imagery. Newer research from 2016 notes that mental imagery activates the brain regions connected to orgasm, reward, and bodily stimulation. NIPPLE ORGASM: A person may reach an orgasm due to stimulation of the nipples alone. Stimulation of the nipples can activate the part of the brain that also activates with genital stimulation. The above list is not exhaustive, and research is ongoing regarding the types of orgasms people can experience. CAN MALES HAVE MULTIPLE ORGASMS?: According to a 2016 literature review, males can experience multiple orgasms. However, this is not common. Less than 10% of people in their 20s and less than 7% of those age 30 or over can experience them. The researchers note two types of male multiple orgasms: sporadic and condensed. SPORADIC MULTIPLE ORGASMS: Will have intervals of a few minutes. CONDENSED MULTIPLE ORGASMS: Consist of two to four orgasmic bursts in the space of a few seconds to 2 minutes. More research is required to understand what factors can affect a person’s ability to experience multiple orgasms. *** MEDICALNEWSTODAY.COM