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What is an orgasm and how do I know if I�ve had one?
An orgasm is a strong, pleasurable feeling that is usually the peak of a sexual encounter. For many, it�s a release of sexual feelings.
Most guys usually cum, or ejaculate, when they orgasm. That�s when semen, a whitish fluid, is released from the tip of the penis. It usually takes girls a little longer than guys to have an orgasm. They also usually don�t have one during straightforward sexual intercourse (penis in the vagina). Instead, they usually need the clitoris, a sensitive flap of skin above the opening to the vagina, to be rubbed or touched. Girls can have one orgasm after another, while guys need some time to rest in between. Some girls will release a fluid when they have an orgasm, but many don�t.
Often people experience their first orgasm through masturbation, touching themselves for sexual pleasure. This is a normal and healthy way to explore your own body, if you want. Once you know what feels good to you, you can share this with a partner.
