It’s easy to think that the male orgasm is a simple process.
While it’s often believed that women have a more complicated journey to climax, it turns out that the male orgasm can be quite intricate as well.
According to a sex expert, men can experience six distinct types of orgasms, each contributing to the prevention of prostate cancer.
Lorraine Grover, a Psychosexual Therapist and Nurse Specialist, shared with Metro that men can enjoy a wide range of orgasmic experiences, each triggered differently.
She noted that many men “don’t realize they can even orgasm without an erection.”
“Understanding the different types of orgasm can help reduce pressure and improve pleasure,” Grover stated.
Even though different bodies will experience orgasms differently, not every man will be able to achieve all six.
“Some men are more physically or emotionally tuned in, while others may need time, support, or better health foundations. The key is curiosity, not comparison,” she said.
Aside from the pleasure, experiencing a variety of orgasms can also enhance health. A 2016 study showed that daily ejaculation could lower the risk of prostate cancer, with 1.5 to 1.6 million new cases diagnosed globally each year.
Research from Harvard University indicated that having 21 orgasms a month can decrease the likelihood of prostate cancer by 20 percent.
So, how can you reduce your cancer risk with these six orgasmic experiences?
This type is the one most commonly referenced in popular culture when discussing male orgasms.
Pharmacist Abbas Kanani explained to the outlet: “It’s the release of semen from the penis during orgasm, which is usually achieved through physical or physiological sexual arousal.”
This occurs when sperm moves from the testicles to the urethra, mixes with prostate and seminal vesicle fluids, and is then released as the pelvic muscles contract and push the semen through the urethra.
Grover noted that it feels like a brief, rhythmic release of tension with pelvic muscle contractions.
Despite being widely recognized, it’s not always easy to achieve—only 60 percent of men experience it during every sexual encounter.
“It still depends on healthy erections and arousal. If orgasm feels weak or hard to reach, it’s often a sign to look at the foundations — blood flow, confidence, and timing,” she elaborated.
Unlike ejaculation, pelvic orgasms can occur with minimal touch and depend on the contraction of the pelvic floor muscles.
“This orgasm feels like internal pulsations radiating through the lower body,” Grover explained, mentioning that there might not be any ejaculation.
Kanani suggested that pelvic floor exercises can heighten the intensity of such orgasms.
“By doing this, men can also control ejaculation, maintain an erection, and enhance their orgasm,” he added.
Prostate orgasms, often achieved through anal sex, are known for their intense, unparalleled pleasure.
The prostate is a walnut-sized gland in the pelvis, situated beneath the bladder and in front of the rectum, which is why it’s stimulated during anal sex.
“This orgasm is achieved by stimulating the prostate gland through anal contact but can also be reached by stimulating the perineum – the area between your genitals and rectum,” Lorraine explained, describing it as a slow build to a powerful, full-body release.
These orgasms are typically more ‘intense’ and are sometimes avoided by men due to stigma around anal stimulation.
Contrary to popular belief, men can achieve an orgasm without ejaculating, Kanani stated.
Though similar in feel, Grover explained it as ‘a more focused climax with less intensity but faster recovery’.
This type is often experienced by men who practice ‘edging and control’ or those who have had multiple orgasms previously.
Though it’s an interesting part of the six orgasm types, experiencing only dry orgasms for an extended period should prompt a doctor’s consultation, experts warned.
Having two orgasms in one go is often better, as those who’ve encountered the wonder of a blended orgasm will attest.
Grover described it as a ‘blended combines stimulation of the penis and prostate, creating a deeper, more layered orgasm’ that merges surface-level pleasure with a profound full-body release.
“Delayed ejaculation and kegel exercises help to achieve this type of orgasm, allowing for a build-up of tension without ejaculation,” Kanani explained.
Arguably challenging to reach, some men can achieve multiple orgasms at once, although it’s typically more difficult than it is for women due to the ‘refractory period where men become less responsive to sexual stimulation’.
If it occurs, it often starts with a dry orgasm leading to a more conventional ejaculation, Grover noted.
She remarked: “These aren’t common, but they are real. It takes awareness, confidence, and physical control. Let go of goal-oriented sex — when you focus on sensation over outcome, your body often surprises you.”