# Are Males' Orgasms Greater than Females? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [November 13, 2004, 5:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-males-orgasms-greater-than-females/274539 "2004-11-13T05:25:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 19\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![KellyM](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/57b2e6/32.png) [@KellyM](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KellyM)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2004, 4:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-males-orgasms-greater-than-females/274539/21 "2004-11-13T16:14:14Z")
> [@Hadrian0117](#): > > Um, since nobody on this planet has had both kinds I’d say this question has no answer. Uh, speak for yourself. Personally, I prefer the female kind. ---
**Author:** ![KellyM](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/57b2e6/32.png) [@KellyM](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KellyM)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2004, 4:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-males-orgasms-greater-than-females/274539/22 "2004-11-13T16:15:50Z")
> [@Mr2001](#): > > Cecil mentioned multiple orgasms and _status orgasmus_ - sustained orgasms. I’ve heard that M to F transsexuals don’t have the same “drained” feeling after orgasm as they did pre-op, presumably because whatever hormone causes that state is produced by the bits that are removed. Does sex reassignment surgery also affect multiple/sustained orgasms? I routinely have multiple orgasms and I’ve had a couple of instances of what may well be _status orgasmus_, although I am no expert and I could easily be wrong. I’m preoperative, although my hormone regimen has nearly completely shut down the factory. ---
**Author:** ![AHunter3](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ahunter3/32/368_2.png) [@AHunter3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AHunter3)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2004, 9:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-males-orgasms-greater-than-females/274539/23 "2004-11-13T21:55:08Z")
I’ve had multiple o’s and I am and always have been male. Never had a 60-second orgasm, though. ---
**Author:** ![Blackacre](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7c8e57/32.png) [@Blackacre](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blackacre)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2004, 10:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-males-orgasms-greater-than-females/274539/24 "2004-11-13T22:09:27Z")
> [@AHunter3](#): > > I’ve had multiple o’s and I am and always have been male. Never had a 60-second orgasm, though. Can’t even imagine a 60-second orgasm. Would probably fall over dead if I had one. ;j Cheers! BA ---
**Author:** ![Sam\_Stone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecccb3/32.png) [@Sam\_Stone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sam_Stone)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2004, 10:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-males-orgasms-greater-than-females/274539/25 "2004-11-13T22:28:15Z")
One of our science channels had a show on human sexuality that discussed this. One of the researchers wired up men and women with all kinds of sensors to discover things like the strength of muscle contractions, how many peaks there are, etc. As I recall, the consensus was that the female orgasm was stronger, and of course some females had strings of them in a row (but not all females). But whether they are perceived as stronger or better by the brain, I have no idea. ---
**Author:** ![elfkin477](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/a9a28c/32.png) [@elfkin477](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elfkin477)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2004, 10:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-males-orgasms-greater-than-females/274539/26 "2004-11-13T22:44:42Z")
> [@ava](#): > > [The master speaks.](http://www.straightdope.com/classics/a3_224.html) > > It depends on the person in question, but overall, I’d have to go with Cecil since the ‘research’ I’ve done supports his findings. But…but… he says “nine times” is “pretty close” since women’s orgasms can be 20-60 seconds. Does the male orgasm really only last about 2 to 10 seconds?! ---
**Author:** ![KellyM](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/57b2e6/32.png) [@KellyM](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KellyM)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2004, 11:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-males-orgasms-greater-than-females/274539/27 "2004-11-13T23:46:10Z")
> [@Sam Stone](#): > > As I recall, the consensus was that the female orgasm was stronger, and of course some females had strings of them in a row (but not all females). I can confirm that, as I sometimes still have both male and female orgasms, often in close temporal proximity. The female ones are much stronger and longer lasting; the male ones (which, for me, are now quite rare, but they still happen) are weaker and are associated with the let-down that I don’t experience after one or even several female orgasms. The muscles involved are also quite different. There was a period, early on in my hormone therapy, when I would often have both in close proximity; not only is it possible for one person to experience both male and female orgasms, but to do so at the same time. I know; I’ve done it. Once I started androgen blockers, this became less frequent. ---
**Author:** ![samclem](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a9a28c/32.png) [@samclem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/samclem)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2004, 11:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-males-orgasms-greater-than-females/274539/28 "2004-11-13T23:56:16Z")
This one seems better suited to IMHO. Moved from GQ. **samclem** GQ moderator ---
**Author:** ![Blackacre](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7c8e57/32.png) [@Blackacre](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blackacre)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2004, 11:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-males-orgasms-greater-than-females/274539/29 "2004-11-13T23:57:38Z")
> [@KellyM](#): > > I can confirm that, as I sometimes still have both male and female orgasms, often in close temporal proximity. The female ones are much stronger and longer lasting; the male ones (which, for me, are now quite rare, but they still happen) are weaker and are associated with the let-down that I don’t experience after one or even several female orgasms. The muscles involved are also quite different. > > There was a period, early on in my hormone therapy, when I would often have both in close proximity; not only is it possible for one person to experience both male and female orgasms, but to do so at the same time. I know; I’ve done it. Once I started androgen blockers, this became less frequent. Please, my brother. No matter what procedure you undergo, you will never be a woman and will never be able to “have both male and female orgasms.” But, whatever makes you feel good is what counts. =D Cheers! BA ---
**Author:** ![Marley23](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/45deac/32.png) [@Marley23](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marley23)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2004, 12:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-males-orgasms-greater-than-females/274539/30 "2004-11-14T00:00:13Z")
> [@Blackacre](#): > > Please, my brother. No matter what procedure you undergo, you will never be a woman and will never be able to “have both male and female orgasms.” But, whatever makes you feel good is what counts. =D Not only are you asking for some pretty harsh responses, I think you’re presuming to know better than **KellyM** on a topic where you don’t. ---
**Author:** ![iampunha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/74df32/32.png) [@iampunha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iampunha)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2004, 12:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-males-orgasms-greater-than-females/274539/31 "2004-11-14T00:05:24Z")
> [@Blackacre](#): > > Please, my brother. No matter what procedure you undergo, you will never be a woman and will never be able to “have both male and female orgasms.” But, whatever makes you feel good is what counts. =D Oh dear. **KellyM** , love, leave enough for his dentist and in the right forum;) (I was under the distinct impression that the word is not transgender **ed** but transgender). ---
**Author:** ![Blackacre](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7c8e57/32.png) [@Blackacre](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blackacre)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2004, 12:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-males-orgasms-greater-than-females/274539/32 "2004-11-14T00:06:29Z")
> [@Marley23](#): > > Not only are you asking for some pretty harsh responses, I think you’re presuming to know better than **KellyM** on a topic where you don’t. Guy, sexual “reassignment” is pure poppycock. You are what you are when you are born, only exception being hermaphrodites. Otherwise, it is all in your head. =D Cheers! BA ---
**Author:** ![Ms2001](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ms2001/32/18463_2.png) [@Ms2001](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ms2001)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2004, 12:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-males-orgasms-greater-than-females/274539/33 "2004-11-14T00:10:23Z")
You’re saying hermaphrodites aren’t what they are when they’re born? Ending your messages with a precious little “=D” is no excuse for posting ignorant flamebait, you know. ---
**Author:** ![Blackacre](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7c8e57/32.png) [@Blackacre](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blackacre)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2004, 12:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-males-orgasms-greater-than-females/274539/34 "2004-11-14T00:22:34Z")
> [@Mr2001](#): > > You’re saying hermaphrodites aren’t what they are when they’re born? > > Ending your messages with a precious little “=D” is no excuse for posting ignorant flamebait, you know. Discounting some “magical” process for turning a guy into a gal is “ignorant flamebait?” Puhleeze. =D Cheers! BA ---
**Author:** ![Polycarp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/82dd89/32.png) [@Polycarp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Polycarp)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2004, 12:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-males-orgasms-greater-than-females/274539/35 "2004-11-14T00:33:26Z")
Kelly, at the risk of seeking TMI (and please do feel free to decline answering if it is), and knowing that you are pre-op, can I inquire how you experience female orgasms? (I realize intromission is not essential for them, to be sure – but I remain curious as to how they’re induced – and in what way you draw the distinction.) ---
**Author:** ![Glory](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/7cd45c/32.png) [@Glory](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Glory)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2004, 12:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-males-orgasms-greater-than-females/274539/36 "2004-11-14T00:44:40Z")
And KellyM, please don’t answer Blackacre. Any response is more attention than he deserves. ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2004, 12:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-males-orgasms-greater-than-females/274539/37 "2004-11-14T00:47:17Z")
> [@Blackacre](#): > > Discounting some “magical” process for turning a guy into a gal is “ignorant flamebait?” Puhleeze. =D > > Cheers! > BA **Blackacre** , your posts in this thread are unneeded, unwanted, off-topic and rude. Next time you post in IMHO, please mind your manners and respect the views of the other posters. ---
**Author:** ![Eve](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Eve](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eve)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2004, 12:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-males-orgasms-greater-than-females/274539/38 "2004-11-14T00:47:34Z")
> [@Glory](#): > > And KellyM, please don’t answer Blackacre. Any response is more attention than he deserves. For my sake, for all our sakes, I agree–please do _not_ feed this troll, not even cyanide. ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2004, 12:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-males-orgasms-greater-than-females/274539/39 "2004-11-14T00:50:39Z")
This thread is being closed on account of extreme rudeness on the part of the OP. **Blackacre** , if you cannot respect the viewpoints of others in IMHO, stay _out_ of IMHO. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-males-orgasms-greater-than-females/274539.md?page=1)