Expanded orgasm
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Expanded orgasm is any sexual experience more intense and extensive than what can be described as, or included in the definition of, an ordinary orgasm
. It includes a range of sensations that include orgasms that are full-bodied, and orgasms that last from a few minutes to many hours. The term was coined in 1995 by Dr. Patricia Taylor
. It was used in her Ph.D. research of intense sensual experiences of 44 couples from various backgrounds and referenced in a video she produced in 1998.
Distinguishing features of expanded orgasm are energetic sensations and contractions all over the body, especially in the abdomen, inner thighs, hands, feet, and genitals. Dr. Taylor describes reports of practitioners going into various altered states of consciousness, bringing about deep emotional release and rejuvenation, profound spiritual experiences, having awarenesses not normally perceived in regular orgasm, and perceiving energy expanding beyond the limits of their bodies. Similar experiences were reported in studies by Dr. Jenny Wade, and by David Deida
.
Participants in Dr. Taylor’s study entered into expanded orgasmic states using various sexual practices or modalities. The top four modalities were; manual self-stimulation (60%), manual stimulation from a partner (35%), intercourse (30%) and oral stimulation (15%). Dr. Taylor presents techniques for entering these states in her book Expanded Orgasm, and in a DVD and in her 21 Day Program for Partners.
Expanded orgasm is likely to be related to experiences reported by Osho
and Margot Anand
(valley orgasm) as described in her book The Art of Sexual Ecstasy, Drs. Steve and Vera Bodansky (Extended Massive Orgasm), Drs. Alan and Donna Brauer (Extended Sensual Orgasm), More University
(e.g., Schwartz), Otto (whole body orgasm), Welcomed Consensus (DOing), Nicole Daedone of OneTaste (Orgasmic Meditation ), Erwan Davon, and practitioners of neotantra
and sex magic
. For example, Brauer, Bodansky, and Schwartz report women having hundreds or thousands of contractions in one sensual connection.
Dr. Taylor reports that men are as likely as women to go into these states and have all the experiences enumerated above. In addition, both Brauer and Bodansky discuss male extended orgasm.
Theories for the biological processes required for achieving these states include the progressive and balanced stimulation and elevation of the sympathetic
and parasympathetic
nervous system; this is evidenced by the tantric practice of using breathing techniques, such as those mentioned in Nik Douglas and Penny Slinger's 1979 book Sexual Secrets: The Alchemy of Ecstasy, to engage the parasympathetic nervous system during sexual activities.
Orgasm
Orgasm is the peak of the plateau phase of the sexual response cycle, characterized by an intense sensation of pleasure...
. It includes a range of sensations that include orgasms that are full-bodied, and orgasms that last from a few minutes to many hours. The term was coined in 1995 by Dr. Patricia Taylor
Patricia Taylor
Patricia Taylor, is an American author, teacher, coach, interviewer, and seminar leader. She has written two books including Expanded Orgasm, Soar to Ecstasy at Your Lover's Every Touch, and has created a full length sex educational video....
. It was used in her Ph.D. research of intense sensual experiences of 44 couples from various backgrounds and referenced in a video she produced in 1998.
Distinguishing features of expanded orgasm are energetic sensations and contractions all over the body, especially in the abdomen, inner thighs, hands, feet, and genitals. Dr. Taylor describes reports of practitioners going into various altered states of consciousness, bringing about deep emotional release and rejuvenation, profound spiritual experiences, having awarenesses not normally perceived in regular orgasm, and perceiving energy expanding beyond the limits of their bodies. Similar experiences were reported in studies by Dr. Jenny Wade, and by David Deida
David Deida
David Deida is an American author who writes about the sexual and spiritual relationship between men and women. His ten books have been published in 25 languages. He conducts spiritual growth and intimacy workshops and is one of the many founding associates at the Integral Institute...
.
Participants in Dr. Taylor’s study entered into expanded orgasmic states using various sexual practices or modalities. The top four modalities were; manual self-stimulation (60%), manual stimulation from a partner (35%), intercourse (30%) and oral stimulation (15%). Dr. Taylor presents techniques for entering these states in her book Expanded Orgasm, and in a DVD and in her 21 Day Program for Partners.
Expanded orgasm is likely to be related to experiences reported by Osho
Rajneesh
Osho , born Chandra Mohan Jain , and also known as Acharya Rajneesh from the 1960s onwards, as Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh during the 1970s and 1980s and as Osho from 1989, was an Indian mystic, guru, and spiritual teacher who garnered an international following.A professor of philosophy, he travelled...
and Margot Anand
Margot Anand
Margot Anand is a French author, teacher, seminar leader and public speaker. She has written numerous books including The Art of Sexual Ecstasy; The Art of Everyday Ecstasy; and The Art of Sexual Magic....
(valley orgasm) as described in her book The Art of Sexual Ecstasy, Drs. Steve and Vera Bodansky (Extended Massive Orgasm), Drs. Alan and Donna Brauer (Extended Sensual Orgasm), More University
Lafayette Morehouse
Lafayette Morehouse, previously known as More University, is an experimental community, or commune, established in 1968, on Purson Lane, Lafayette, California. The community is known by residents in the area as "the purple people", a nickname derived from the community's characteristic use of the...
(e.g., Schwartz), Otto (whole body orgasm), Welcomed Consensus (DOing), Nicole Daedone of OneTaste (Orgasmic Meditation ), Erwan Davon, and practitioners of neotantra
Neotantra
Neotantra, or Tantric sex, is a term used for the modern, western variations of Tantra. The term refers to both the New Age and modern Western interpretations of traditional Indian and Buddhist tantra...
and sex magic
Sex magic
Sex magic is a term for various types of sexual activity used in magical, ritualistic or otherwise religious and spiritual pursuits. One practice of sex magic is using the energy of sexual arousal or orgasm with visualization of a desired result...
. For example, Brauer, Bodansky, and Schwartz report women having hundreds or thousands of contractions in one sensual connection.
Dr. Taylor reports that men are as likely as women to go into these states and have all the experiences enumerated above. In addition, both Brauer and Bodansky discuss male extended orgasm.
Theories for the biological processes required for achieving these states include the progressive and balanced stimulation and elevation of the sympathetic
Sympathetic nervous system
The sympathetic nervous system is one of the three parts of the autonomic nervous system, along with the enteric and parasympathetic systems. Its general action is to mobilize the body's nervous system fight-or-flight response...
and parasympathetic
Parasympathetic nervous system
The parasympathetic nervous system is one of the two main divisions of the autonomic nervous system . The ANS is responsible for regulation of internal organs and glands, which occurs unconsciously...
nervous system; this is evidenced by the tantric practice of using breathing techniques, such as those mentioned in Nik Douglas and Penny Slinger's 1979 book Sexual Secrets: The Alchemy of Ecstasy, to engage the parasympathetic nervous system during sexual activities.
See also
- Sexual intercourseSexual intercourseSexual intercourse, also known as copulation or coitus, commonly refers to the act in which a male's penis enters a female's vagina for the purposes of sexual pleasure or reproduction. The entities may be of opposite sexes, or they may be hermaphroditic, as is the case with snails...
- Oral sexOral sexOral sex is sexual activity involving the stimulation of the genitalia of a sex partner by the use of the mouth, tongue, teeth or throat. Cunnilingus refers to oral sex performed on females while fellatio refer to oral sex performed on males. Anilingus refers to oral stimulation of a person's anus...
- Tantric sex
- Orgasm controlOrgasm controlOrgasm control, also known as "edging", "peaking", "surfing", and by other terms, is a sexual technique which involves the maintenance of a high level of sexual arousal for an extended period of time without reaching orgasm, although orgasm can be reached eventually. If orgasm is not reached after...
- Venus ButterflyVenus ButterflyThe Venus Butterfly is a term used for various sexual techniques, one of which being the subject of the 1988 book The One Hour Orgasm. It was first publicly mentioned in a 1986 episode of the American television drama L.A. Law, although a technique of the same name appears in the book The Sensuous...
Additional References
- An Observational and Comparative Study of the Practitioners of Expanded Orgasm: An Investigation Of An Effective, Powerful, and Accessible Path to Transcendent States of Consciousness, Patricia Taylor, PhD Thesis (2000)
- Liberated Orgasm, The Orgasmic Revolution, Herbert A. Otto (1999)
- The Doctrine of Vibration: An Analysis of the Doctrines and Practices of Kashmiri Shaivism, Mark S. G. Dyczkowski (1987)
- Silent Orgasm, From Transpersonal to Transparent Consciousness, Gunter Nitschka (1995)
Further reading
- The Tantra Experience, Discourses on the Royal Song of Saraha, Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh (1978)
- The Function of the Orgasm, Wilhelm ReichWilhelm ReichWilhelm Reich was an Austrian-American psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, known as one of the most radical figures in the history of psychiatry...
(1942) - Eros Ascending: The Life-Transforming Power of Sacred Sexuality, John Maxwell Taylor, North Atlantic BooksNorth Atlantic BooksNorth Atlantic Books is a non-profit, independent publisher based in Berkeley, CA. Founded by authors Richard Grossinger and Lindy Hough in Vermont, North Atlantic Books was named partly for the North Atlantic region where it began in 1974, as well as Alan Van Newkirk's Geographic Foundation of the...
(2009) - The Science of Orgasm, Prof. Barry R. Komisaruk (2006)