Dear LJT05,

It's possible — but infrequent — for a man to have an orgasm without ejaculating, or for a man to ejaculate without having an orgasm.

However, it's definitely possible for a man to pretend that he's had an orgasm or ejaculated. The most common reasons for faking orgasm are concern for a partner's feelings, wanting to appear normal, avoiding conflict, enhancing sexual excitement, and wanting sexual activity to end.

Remember, there are all kinds of orgasms. Some are very strong and powerful, and others are smaller and more subtle. And an individual's response to orgasm — whether they are vocal or not — also varies widely. In other words, just because someone is moaning loudly, it doesn't mean she or he is having an orgasm. And just because someone is very quiet, it doesn't mean she or he isn't having an orgasm.

Hope this information helps!

Take care,

teenwire.com^® Editors

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