Expanded orgasm

Expanded orgasm, or a full body orgasm, is any sexual

experience more intense and extensive than what can be
described as, or included in the denition of, an ordinary
orgasm.[1] It includes a range of sensations that include
orgasms that are full-bodied, and orgasms that last from
a few minutes to many hours.[2] The term expanded orgasm was coined in 1995 by 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.

ers of neotantra and sex magic. For example, Brauer, Bodansky, and Schwartz report women having hundreds or
thousands of contractions in one sensual connection.[19]
Taylor reports that men are as likely as women to go
into these states and have all the experiences enumerated
above.[3] In addition, both Brauer[20] and Bodansky[21]
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
1 Denitions
as those mentioned in Nik Douglas and Penny Slinger's
1979 book Sexual Secrets: The Alchemy of Ecstasy,[22] to
Distinguishing features of expanded orgasm are energetic engage the parasympathetic nervous system during sexual
sensations and contractions all over the body, especially activities.
in the abdomen, inner thighs, hands, feet, and genitals.
Taylor describes reports of practitioners going into various altered states of consciousness, bringing about deep 3 See also
emotional release and rejuvenation, profound spiritual
experiences, having awarenesses not normally perceived
Orgasm control
in regular orgasm, and perceiving energy expanding be[3][4]
yond the limits of their bodies.
Similar experiences
Taoist sexual practices
were reported in studies by Jenny Wade,[5] and by David
Venus Buttery
Deida.[6]
Umit Sayin has expanded on Taylors work, suggesting
that expanded orgasm is a pathway to peak experiences
and altered states of consciousness.[7]

4 References
[1] The ESO Ecstasy Program: Better, Safer Sexual Intimacy
and Extended Orgasmic Response, Alan Brauer & Donna
Brauer, Warner Books (1991), Page 2425, Masters in
Johnson described female orgasm as a brief episode
of physical release characterized by either a series of
rapidly recurrent orgasmic experiences between which no
recordable plateau-phase intervals can be demonstrated or
by a single, long-continued orgasmic episode status orgasmus is may last from 20 to more than 60 seconds.

Research and theories

Participants in Taylors 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%), sexual
intercourse (30%), and oral stimulation (15%).[8] Taylor
presents techniques for entering these states in her book
Expanded Orgasm,[9] in a DVD,[10] and in her 21 Day
Program for Partners.[11]

[2] Patricia Taylor, PhD thesis (2000), In her PhD research

study, the average time spent in an EO session was 54 minutes.

Expanded orgasm is likely to be related[12] to experiences reported by Margot Anand (The Art of
Sexual Ecstasy,[13] ), Steve and Vera Bodansky (Extended Massive Orgasm),[14] Alan and Donna Brauer
(Extended Sexual Orgasm),[15] More University (e.g.,
Schwartz[16] ), Otto (Whole Body Orgasm), Welcomed
Consensus (DOing), Nicole Daedone of OneTaste (Orgasmic Meditation[17][18] ), Erwan Davon, and practition-

[3] Patricia Taylor, PhD thesis (2000); these results are summarized in PhD abstract.
[4] Dr. Patricia Taylor (2000). Expanded Orgasm: Investigation of an Eective, Powerful, and Accessible Path to
Transcendent States of Consciousness.
[5] Transcendent Sex: When Lovemaking Opens the Veil,
Jenny Wade (2004), pages 2728 and 272278

5 FURTHER READING

[6] The Enlightened Sex Manual, David Deida (2005), Sounds

True Publishing, pages 95, 133, 142

Liberated Orgasm, The Orgasmic Revolution, Herbert A. Otto (1999)

[7] Doors of Female Orgasmic Consciousness: New Theories on the Peak Experience and Mechanisms of Female
Orgasm and Expanded Sexual Response. Retrieved May
30, 2014.

The Doctrine of Vibration: An Analysis of the Doctrines and Practices of Kashmiri Shaivism, Mark S.
G. Dyczkowski (1987)

[8] Patricia Taylor, PhD thesis (2000), Results summarized

on page 152, Table 6, Descriptive Statistics
[9] Expanded Orgasm, Soar to Ecstasy at your Lovers Every
Touch, Patricia Taylor, Sourcebooks (2002)
[10] Expand Her Orgasm Tonight - DVD, Virtual World Studio
(1998, 2005)
[11] Expand Her Orgasm Tonight! The 21-Day Program For
Partners, Patricia Taylor (2009)
[12] Patricia Taylor, PhD thesis (2000), pages 106, 99100.
[13] The Art of Sexual Ecstasy: The Path of Sacred Sexuality
for Western Lovers, Margot Anand (1989)
[14] Extended Massive Orgasm: How You Can Give and Receive Intense Sexual Pleasure, Steve Bodansky, PhD, Vera
Bodansky, PhD (2000)
[15] ESO: How You and Your Lover Can Give Each Other Hours
of Extended Sexual Orgasm, Alan Brauer, Donna Brauer
(2001)
[16] As the giver of an orgasmic experience, 'you will enjoy
the feelings she is having almost as much as she does and
feel what she is feeling in your own body', The One Hour
Orgasm: The Ultimate Guide to Totally Satisfying and Man
or Woman Every Time, Bob Schwartz, Leah Schwartz
(1995), page 136
[17] Orgasm & Orgasmic Meditation, William Sare, The New
York Times (March 29, 2009).
[18] Authors Patracia Leigh Brown and Carol Pogash (March
15, 2009). The Pleasure Principle. The New York
Times (March 15, 2009). Retrieved May 2, 2010.
[19] ESO Ecstasy Program, Brauer and Brauer, pages 103109
[20] ESO Ecstasy Program, Brauer and Brauer, pages 109110
[21] The Illustrated Guide to Extended Massive Orgasm, Dr.
Steve Bodansky, Dr. Vera Bodansky (2002), page 4
[22] Sexual Secrets: The Alchemy of Ecstasy, Nik Douglas and
Penny Slinger (1979), Destiny Books, pages 35, 36

Further reading
An Observational and Comparative Study of the
Practitioners of Expanded Orgasm: An Investigation
Of An Eective, Powerful, and Accessible Path to
Transcendent States of Consciousness, Patricia Taylor, PhD Thesis (2000)

Silent Orgasm, From Transpersonal to Transparent

Consciousness, Gunter Nitschka (1995)
The Tantra Experience, Discourses on the Royal Song
of Saraha, Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh (1978)
The Function of the Orgasm, Wilhelm Reich (1942)
Eros Ascending: The Life-Transforming Power of
Sacred Sexuality, John Maxwell Taylor, North Atlantic Books (2009)
The Science of Orgasm, Prof. Barry R. Komisaruk
(2006)

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