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Refractory Period After Orgasm

The refractory period alias resolution stage is the time taken for arousal after an orgasm. Refractory time is relatively longer in males than in females. It varies from person to person from few seconds to several days. The refractory period gets longer as age increases. To reduce the refractory period, Kegel exercise can be done. Avoiding smoking and alcohol intake also helps in improving it.

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Why is there mild pain and numbness in penis after orgasm?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 23 year old male. I get numbness in the penis during orgasm. I have been doing lower back exercises since two days for my back pain. Since then, I think I have been having mild pain around the genital area and this problem of numbness. Is it temporary?  Read Full »


Dr. Pankaj Kumar Mittal

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have not provided any information regarding your marital status and education which are also relevant for me to diagnose. Numbness around in the genital area after orgasm can be calledrefractory period. This refractory period after orgasm is quite natural and norma...  Read Full »

How can I improve my refractory time after an orgasm?

Query: Hello doctor, I am healthy, but I want to improve my refractory time after orgasm. Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Madhav Tiwari

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. I have a few questions, like whether you are having issues with ejaculation or the quality of your erection. For an average man, climaxing once in a sexual session lasting for ten minutes or so is considered norm...  Read Full »

Why is there a delay in getting a second erection after ejaculation?

Query: Hi doctor, I feel very week when I have intercourse with my partner. I had no erection the first time and second time, and the first time I ejaculated very early. Please guide me.  Read Full »


Dr. Raveendran S R

Answer: Hi, Welcome to ilciniq.com. I can understand your concern. What you are asking is called recoil time. Recoil time is the second erection time, which will differ from person to person. It can be from ten minutes to 24 hours. You can decrease recoil time by doing regular exercise and yoga. I ...  Read Full »

Please suggest some medicine to prolong my sexual act.

Query: Hi doctor, I am 65 years old. I am having an active sex life. Nowadays, I am slowly losing efficiency. I am requesting you to advise some medicine to prolong my sexual act. Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Ashok Kumar

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concerns. Before we can make any conclusions, I request you to provide the following details. So, an impression can be made about the cause and solutions of the problem. What do you mean by slowly losing efficiency? Please give maxim...  Read Full »

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