Please improve it by verifying the claims made and adding inline citations. ( November 2010) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message) Statements consisting only of original research should be removed. When practicing alone in masturbation, orgasm control can heighten sexual pleasure.
Another reason for practicing orgasm control is to extend the amount of time it takes to orgasm. For a female, because there is little or no post-orgasm refractory period, the practitioner can enjoy direct sexual stimulation for longer periods of time, as well as increasing frequency and intensity.
For the male, the speed of masturbation may vary to navigate right to the edge of ejaculation. With orgasm control, a male can experience a more intense orgasm, as well as a larger volume of semen expelled during his ejaculation. One technique, commonly referred to as 'edging', involves masturbating up until the moment before reaching the plateau phase just before orgasm occurs, and then stopping suddenly before experiencing a climax. Another technique, commonly referred to as 'surfing', involves reaching the plateau phase and slowing down the stimulation to maintain a heightened level of sensation for an extended time. Repeating either of these techniques many times during a single masturbation session may result in a stronger, more intense orgasm. Orgasm control is more often possible with masturbation. This is because masturbation allows for individual control and has no reliance on a sexual partner to achieve orgasm. Masturbation can be seen as the starting point in the technique of orgasm control.