A sex expert has provided a detailed analysis of the 15 types of orgasms that individuals may experience throughout their lives.
Jessica Toscano, a certified sexologist, frequently finds herself educating her clients about the variety of orgasms that are available to them.
In an article for the Daily Mail, Jessica highlighted research suggesting that there are actually over two dozen types of orgasms.
Within the piece, she outlines 15 distinct types of climaxes that individuals can potentially achieve during their lives.
Jessica notes that a clitoral orgasm “is considered one of the easiest and most common forms of orgasm for women.”
She further explained how the clitoris contains nearly twice as many pleasure points compared to the penis.
This type of orgasm is often combined with a clitoral orgasm, making it a favored option for sexual pleasure.
“Studies have found that only 20 percent of women are able to achieve this type of euphoria,” Jessica mentioned in the Daily Mail article.
She also pointed out that this orgasm typically occurs with a sexual partner rather than during solo activities.
Similar to the previously mentioned orgasms, studies show that a cervical orgasm can be a beneficial experience in the bedroom.
“It lights up areas of the brain separate from those during vaginal and clitoral orgasms – resulting in a different kind of release,” Jessica explained.
This type of orgasm is highly debated due to the lack of biological studies confirming the existence of the G-spot.
“It is thought by many to be in the first third of the front vaginal wall,” she explained.
“Though its precise location has yet to be proven, a 2021 analysis of 31 studies suggested that most women have benefited from its stimulation.”
This type of orgasm may be more commonly known by the colloquial term ‘squirting.’
Jessica described this phenomenon as an involuntary release of a clear fluid by women during moments of “intense physical arousal.”
Individuals of all genders can experience an anal orgasm, which occurs via stimulation around the anus, leading to pelvic muscle contractions.
This type of sexual activity has the potential to result in a “powerful orgasm,” according to Jessica.
The prostate is a particularly sensitive area in men, commonly referred to as the P-spot, located a few inches inside the rectum.
When stimulated, the ejaculatory ducts, which carry semen and prostatic fluid from the testes to the urethra, can lead to euphoric sensations.
A nipple orgasm is quite popular owing to the many nerve endings present, and they can even occur without any other source of pleasure, Jessica notes.
“They [nipple orgasms] are similar to genital ones as they light up the same parts of the brain.”
This type of orgasm occurs consecutively, though women find it easier to achieve due to the recovery period men require post-climax.
Less than ten percent of men in their twenties and under seven percent in their thirties can achieve multiple orgasms.
“Similar to ‘nipplegasms’, erogenous orgasms occur when areas other than the genitals are stimulated,” Jessica said, describing this type of orgasm.
Common pleasure points include the mouth and lips, as well as the back of the neck.
This orgasm is achieved when multiple areas of the body are stimulated, leading to a climax.
“Since touching various erogenous zones can stimulate different areas of the brain, this type of orgasm has the potential to feel more intense than other forms,” the expert explained.
Though exercise isn’t commonly linked to orgasms, Jessica clarifies how they can occur.
“Exercise orgasm usually occurs after engaging the core in a range of exercises like climbing ropes, abdominal routines, and yoga,” she noted.
The exact mechanics of an exercise orgasm remain somewhat unclear.
An energetic orgasm is a type of non-sexual experience obtained by imagining being at the receiving end of sexual gratification.
This kind of orgasm often lasts longer than traditional sexual pleasure.
Another non-sexual type of orgasm, some research has indicated that breastfeeding can induce pleasure for some women.
A study published in European Gynecology & Obstetrics found that women experienced exciting sensations while breastfeeding.
It is important to note, however, that this sensation was rarely described as ‘sexual’.
Though typically a time for rest, sleeping orgasms, commonly known as ‘wet dreams’, occur when hormones are particularly active, especially during puberty.