Dear WesternGuy,

If a guy masturbates and ejaculates, he may not be able to get another erection right away. Most men experience a "refractory" period right after they ejaculate, during which time they can't get another erection. The length of the refractory period for young men is normally fairly brief — less than 30-40 minutes. Sometimes it lasts only a few minutes. But every guy is different.

The length of the refractory period increases with age. So, it usually takes an older man longer than a younger man to get another erection after he has ejaculated. Many women and some men can have multiple orgasms, one right after another, with no refractory period in between.

Hope this information helps!

Take care,

teenwire.com^® Editors

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