Yes, a man can orgasm multiple times during sex

You don’t need a superpower to do it — just patience, practice, and determination. Those, along with a bit of time, are all it takes for your partner to experience multiple orgasms during a single sexual session.

Although it’s not very common, less than 10% of men have ever experienced multiple orgasms in their lifetime. While ejaculation and orgasm usually go hand in hand for men, they are actually separate physical events — meaning a man can have an orgasm without ejaculating. But the path to achieving this matters, and it requires a conscious, deliberate approach.

Be clear about the goal

The mind is one of the most powerful sexual organs. While your goal is to achieve multiple orgasms, obsessing over orgasm itself may dull your sexual enjoyment. Still, you must truly believe that this is entirely possible. If you climax during sex, don’t assume that means the experience has to end right then and there.

Practice makes perfect

The most reliable way to reach multiple orgasms is by learning to separate orgasm from ejaculation. To do this, you first need to practice stopping right before the point of ejaculation. As you near climax, stop — and repeat this five times. This helps you observe the different stages of arousal and learn what’s happening in your body at each moment.

Orgasm without ejaculation

It’s a mistake to assume orgasm and ejaculation are the same, especially since non-ejaculatory multiple orgasms (NEMO) do exist. Sexologist Ava Cadell supports this, stating that orgasm occurs roughly seven seconds before ejaculation — which is the final phase of stimulation, when sperm and neurotransmitters are released from the body, ushering in a rest phase.

So how is it possible? Use your hand or a penis ring to gently squeeze the base of the penis. Pay close attention to your breathing, as focus is key. When you’re close to climax, stop, and visualize the orgasm spreading throughout your whole body — this helps with discipline and maintaining concentration.

No, it won’t feel the same

From the outset, it’s important for any man embarking on this journey to understand that these smaller orgasms won’t feel as intense as the big, classic orgasms their bodies have been conditioned to expect over the years. According to Jonathan Stegall, founder and president of the Center for Advanced Medicine in Atlanta, while they may be less intense, they’re still thrilling in their own right — and the chance to experience many smaller peaks instead of one big one can be just as exciting.