There are so many types of orgasm; it’s mindblowing! So, we’ve teamed up with Brook to tell you about every single one.
Get ready to learn how to reach giddy new heights with your bedroom routine. Plus, read about what affects your ability to orgasm and how to get out of that dry spell…
Types of Orgasm for People with Vaginas
Clitoral
A recent study has estimated that the clitoris has up to 10,280 nerve endings. Double what we believe to be in the head of the penis! So, it’s not hard to believe that for most, this is the easiest route to orgasm.
There are many ways to achieve this type of orgasm. You can use manual stimulation e.g. your hand, vibrators or even your partner’s mouth… 😉
However, some people find direct clit stimulation far too intense. So, find out what your lover likes first!
We recommend: Duvet Day 3-in-1 G-Spot & Wand Vibrator
G-Spot
Some people say it’s a myth; others swear by its orgasmic power, but we know that if it satisfies you, we’re all in! Toys with a curve are the best for encouraging the G-spot ‘O’.
Get the specifics about the G-spot with our guide, including how to find it, what toys to try and the best sex positions for you and your partner.
We recommend: Bondara Pink Rotating G-Spot Dildo Vibrator – 7 Inch
A-Spot
The A-Spot, or ‘Anterior Fornix’, is located just beyond the G-spot, before the cervix. It’s a hard-to-define area as it’s less prominent than the G-spot.
Enjoyers of A-spot stimulation describe it as an indirect route to the G-spot. It can also result in rapid vaginal lubrication, so pop down a towel, if you test it ;). Use come-hither motions for a real knee-trembling experience!
Cervical
Cervical orgasms are often described as a full-body experience. The best way to coax pleasure from your cervix is with deep, gentle pressure, not ramming. So, don’t go to pound town… literally!
The uterus lowers when you experience arousal, so the more turned on you are, the more likely you are to reach the cervix. But, if your cervix ever feels numb or even painful, you’re not alone! The best way to move past this is clear communication with your partner and yourself.
Types of Orgasm for People with Penises
Penile
You’re probably aware of this one. During sex or masturbation, the corpora (the spongy tissue along the length of the penis) swells with blood. Ejaculation is caused by contractions of the pelvic floor muscles, so you should crack on with kegels, regardless of gender.
There are plenty of sex toys out there to boost your boner, like cock rings, which encourage longer-lasting performance, and masturbators that can feature suction, spine-tingling textures or vibrations.
We recommend: TENGA Bobble Magic Marbles Masturbator – 5.5 Inch
Urethral
The typical way to experience urethral stimulation is with sounding rods. Sounds are inserted into the penis to stretch the urethra. People who enjoy this, describe it as creating a full feeling, almost like a building pressure needing release. Sounding isn’t for the faint-hearted and is often associated with BDSM, so do plenty of research and preparation before delving into this orgasmic practice.
While most urethral sex toys focus on arousing the penis, there is plenty to explore if you have a vagina. The clitoris surrounds the urethra on three sides, so when you’re turned on, stimulating the U-spot can also bring on orgasms!
Inclusive Orgasms for Everyone
Prostate/Anal
The prostate, or P-spot, is a nerve-packed love button that can be harnessed for eye-rolling, intense orgasms. Refer to our P-Spot guide for advice and discover it yourself.
Butt anal sex is not exclusively for men. The anal passage is super reactive to stimulation whether you have a prostate or not; This is because you stimulate the same pelvic floor muscles as you would during vaginal sex!
It’s important to take any anal sex slowly and use plenty of lube. Trust us; your booty is very sensitive, so choose butt plugs or prostate massagers that are smaller to begin with.
We recommend: Wingman Vibrating Butt Plug – 5.5 Inch
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Nipple
Touching or caressing your nipples and breasts activates the same bit of your brain as genital stimulation! This might explain why certain people are able to climax solely via nipple play.
Licking, sucking and stroking your, or partner’s, breasts are fantastic foreplay because it increases blood flow to these erogenous zones.
If you want to try nipple-only orgasms, we’d suggest taking your time and alternating between sensual, teasing massage and nipple toys like clamps or vibrators.
We recommend: Bondara Diamante Pendant Sliding Nipple Clips
Extra-Sensory Orgasms
Non-Sexual Erogenous Zone
Have you ever gotten turned on by your partner kissing your neck or grazing their fingers up your leg? Well, some people can orgasm through that alone! I know it sounds impossible, but areas like the lips, inner thigh, chest and neck are packed with nerve endings, to boost arousal and encourage climax.
This type of orgasm can take a while to happen, so the key is not to stress. Enjoy slow, sensual foreplay with your partner (or on your own 😉 ), and have fun. You’ll get there when you get there!
Brain-gasm
Our brains are an incredibly sexy tool we can wield in the quest for orgasms! You might enjoy going on a hot girl walk (being hot or a girl isn’t required) while listening to some spicy audio porn? Or, perhaps you’d enjoy perusing smutty fiction. These alternatives to traditional porn are a wonderful way to get your imagination going.
While not widely researched, some people claim they’ve experienced Sleep Orgasms. We’re the most relaxed when we sleep, so it makes sense that we’d feel comfortable exploring our deepest desires as we slumber.
Core-gasm
Exercise-induced orgasms, also known as core-gasms, are a seemingly unlikely but very real thing! Often caused by extensive core-engaging activities, explosive orgasmic sensations can be felt from super-squeezing your pelvic floor muscles over and over again. Time to crack out those kegel balls and get training!
One Climax, Two Climax, Three Climax, More!
Blended
Blended orgasms happen when multiple erogenous areas are stimulated simultaneously. The most common combination is G-spot and clitoral, thanks to the infamous Rabbit Vibrator.
Try experimenting and see what gets you going, like anal play while wearing nipple clamps. If you’re interested in exploring with a partner, find a sex position where there are hands free for additional fun. Adding sex toys into the mix makes it even easier to find blended bliss.
We recommend: Bondara Cum Hither Silicone Rabbit Vibrator
Multi-Orgasmic
Now you’ve learnt how to achieve the many types of orgasm, it’s time to see how many you can fit into one session! There are two types of multiple orgasms; Sequential and Serial.
- Sequential = One after another with recovery time, e.g. Reaching climax, taking a breather, enjoying some foreplay, then diving back in for another round.
- Serial = One after another with no recovery time, e.g. Continuing with stimulation can bring on second and third orgasms because of increased blood flow and sensitivity.
If you want to achieve multiple orgasms, we’d recommend trying sequential first and finding a toy that will provide constant low-level stimulation, like a massage wand, to keep you in a state of arousal.
Things That Can Affect Orgasms
There are quite a few things that can affect sexual performance, whether that’s the ability to reach climax or to maintain arousal.
- Stress/Mental Health – Your state of mind is a huge factor to consider with orgasms. Stressors can impact your sex life, even if they’re not sex-related, and result in performance anxiety or erectile dysfunction.
- Alcohol & Drugs – While it might feel easier to engage in sex when you’ve had a drink, it can actually mess with your ability to perform! While you might feel mentally aroused, your body will struggle to respond. Issues can include a decrease in sensation, a decrease in vaginal lubrication and difficulting maintaining an erection.
- Hormones – Hormonal changes, especially the menstrual cycle, can affect a personal ability to orgasm. This is absolutely normal and not something to worry about; It’s natural for your sex drive to fluctuate. Medication, like anti-depressants, can also affect hormones and therefore impact libido.
These problems can be easily remedied; however, if you’re finding it difficult to manage alone, then seek help from your GP or a sexual health and wellbeing service like Brook.
If you want to read more about what happens when you climax, check out Brook’s Orgasm page.
Want to learn more with Brook?
Brook is a national charity supporting people with their sexual health and well-being. They offer a range of services to support their mission of helping people to live healthier lives. Their unique offer combines clinical services, relationships and sex education, outreach in community settings, wellbeing programmes and counselling. Their life-course approach to sexual health and well-being means that people can benefit from their holistic services at any stage of their life.
If going to your GP about your sexual health seems intimidating, visiting a sexual health clinic like Brook’s can be a less daunting way to get help and advice from their incredibly knowledgeable staff. Use their find a service tool to locate your closest clinic, including Brook and NHS services.
Check out Brook’s Sexual Health Week, 11th-17th September, to learn all about consent, access to contraception, testing and treatment and how to Play It Safe!
