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by Dr. Al Cooper and Dr. Coralie Scherer

Most men seem to have more orgasms from all sexual activity, be it nocturnal emissions, masturbation or intercourse, and the shortest refractory period (time between one orgasm and the next) from their late teens to their early twenties.

Even though hormone levels for both males and females are their highest during puberty, women report having more orgasms from their late twenties to their mid-forties.

What might account for these differences?
Biology is one factor but social conditioning, experience and self confidence seem to play bigger parts for women's responsiveness.

Then there is the interaction between the partners. The longer partners are together and become familiar with each other's sexual landscape and patterns of responding the more consistently they can scale those heights to sexual ecstasy.

About the Author:

Dr. Al Cooper, was the clinical director at the San Jose Marital and Sexuality Center (408-248-9737), and directed the training program for Counseling and Psychological Services at Stanford University.

Dr. Cooper was internationally known for his work in sexuality and was frequently interviewed by the media. He wrote a column in Men's Health Magazine and has since passed away. He is missed by many.

Dr. Coralie Scherer coordinates online services for the Center and specializes in sexual trauma, women's issues, and marital therapy.