Editing Orgasm (section)

==== Males ====

As a man nears orgasm during stimulation of the penis, he feels an intense and highly pleasurable pulsating sensation of [[Neuromuscular junction|neuromuscular]] [[euphoria]]. These pulsating sensations originate from the contractions of pelvic floor muscles that begin in the anal sphincter and travel to the tip of the penis, commonly described as a "throbbing" or "tingling" sensation. They eventually increase in speed and intensity as the orgasm approaches, until a final "plateau" (the orgasmic) pleasure is sustained for several seconds.<ref name="Dunn" />

During orgasm a male experiences rapid, rhythmic contractions of the [[Human anus|anal sphincter]], the prostate, and the [[bulbospongiosus muscle]]s of the penis. The [[sperm]] are transmitted up the [[vasa deferentia]] from the [[testicles]], into the prostate gland as well as through the [[seminal vesicle]]s to produce what is known as [[semen]].<ref name="Dunn" /> The prostate produces a secretion that forms one of the components of ejaculate. Except for in cases of a dry orgasm, contraction of the sphincter and prostate force stored semen to be expelled through [[External urethral orifice (male)|the penis's urethral opening]]. The process takes from three to ten seconds and produces a pleasurable feeling.<ref name="Mah" /><ref name="Dunn" /> Ejaculation may continue for a few seconds after the euphoric sensation gradually tapers off. It is believed that the feeling of "orgasm" varies from one man to another.<ref name="Mah" />  After ejaculation, a refractory period usually occurs, during which a man cannot achieve another orgasm. This can last anywhere from less than a minute to several hours or days, depending on age and other individual factors.<ref name="soc" /><ref name="Schacter" /><ref name="Weiner & Craighead" />