Most women will have at least one story about a disappointing sexual escapade or an intimate relationship that left them unsatisfied. Reddit forums are littered with anecdotal evidence about the orgasm gap; the phenomenon of women having fewer orgasms than men during heterosexual sexual relations.
It’s rarer to hear women complain about having too many orgasms. So when Nicole Kidman admitted that she had to stop filming the erotic thriller Babygirl several times because she was so turned on, many paused.
How many orgasms are too many? MailOnline sex expert Tracey Cox has warned that too much of a good thing can occasionally upset the body’s hormonal balance, causing mood swings and fatigue.
Kidman, 57, nearly experienced sexual “exhaustion” while filming Babygirl, which will be released next January.
In the upcoming Bodies film Bodies Bodies, directed by Halina Reijn, the Oscar winner, 57, plays a powerful CEO who has an illicit affair with a younger intern (played by Iron Claw actor Harris Dickinson ).
Nicole Kidman recently admitted that she had to stop filming the erotic thriller Babygirl several times because she was too excited.
The Oscar winner plays a powerful CEO who has an illicit affair with a much younger intern in Halina Reijn’s upcoming film.
The drama, which received a six-and-a-half-minute ovation during its premiere at the Venice International Film Festival, also stars Antonio Banderas, 64, as Kidman’s on-screen husband.
The Sun reports that Kidman recalled feeling so overwhelmed by their intense on-screen romps that she declared, “I don’t want to have an orgasm anymore.”
The Perfect Couple actress explained: “There were times when we were filming and I thought, ‘I don’t want to have an orgasm anymore.’
‘Don’t come near me. I hate doing this. I don’t care if they never touch me again in my life! I’m over it,’ Kidman continued. “He was so present the whole time for me that it was almost like a burnout.”
Commenting on the possible side effects of a prolonged period of pleasure, Tracey joked: ‘I’ve never heard of “death by orgasms” in humans!’
While having multiple orgasms is considered safe for humans, Tracey recalled an experiment in which scientists wired a mouse so that each time a lever was pressed, an orgasm was triggered.
“The mouse died within 24 hours from an orgasm overdose,” he continued. “Hopefully with a smile on your face.”
However, having too many orgasms in a short period of time can sometimes upset the body’s hormonal balance, she added.
Kidman recalled feeling so overwhelmed by their intense on-screen romps that she declared, “I don’t want to have an orgasm anymore.”
Babygirl premiered at the Venice International Film Festival in August and will be released in the UK next January.
The film also features Harris Dickinson as the young man who seduces Kidman’s character.
Tracey explained: ‘Orgasms trigger a release of chemicals such as oxytocin, dopamine and endorphins, which make us feel pleasure. But an excessive amount of them over a short period of time can cause intense irritability.
“Repeated increases in these hormone levels can upset the body’s balance and lead to mood swings and fatigue.”
Experts also warn of the risk of prolonged stimulation causing chafing and bruising, as well as overstimulation during the refractory period.
The refractory period is the recovery phase after an orgasm, during which time it is virtually impossible to climax again.
Women typically have a shorter refractory period, making it more likely that they will orgasm more than once in a single sexual session.
Overstimulation can sometimes be painful, especially during this recovery period when the genitals are hypersensitive.
To achieve maximum pleasure, Tracey has previously shared eight steps that will lead to multiple orgasms.
She suggested experimenting with the way you breathe, explaining that some experts believe holding your breath can deepen the sensation of orgasm.
Others recommend breathing more deeply to experience a more pleasurable release.
Tracey’s other tips include trying “different stimulation and orgasm triggers,” practicing Kegel exercises to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles, and experimenting with “peaking.”
Peaking involves putting yourself on the brink of orgasm, allowing it to subside, and then climbing back up toward sexual release.
Finally, Tracey advised, take your time.
Evidence suggests that the strength of your orgasm will depend on the duration of foreplay and other types of stimulation you experience while making love.
“While most of us can masturbate to orgasm in a few minutes (especially when using a vibrator), it feels more satisfying during partnered sex when you’ve been in the ‘plateau’ stage (the stage after arousal). and before orgasm) before you lean over,” Tracey added.