Young men in their teens and twenties sometimes find that they can get erections soon again after ejaculating – some can even become erect again, and ejaculate, two, three, four or more times in a row. Sometimes they may need ten or twenty minutes in between, and other times they barely need any time at all – except for a few seconds or a minutes. This shows just how short a young man’s refractory period may be.
Other times, young men – particularly if they are feeling tired or stressed – may find it more difficult to get or maintain erections again. That is both common and normal. It’s also important to note that not all young men can routinely get repeat erections – some do, and some don’t at all. It varies.
As men age, they typically find it more difficult to become erect again soon after ejaculating. Men may find that they can only have one erection per day or night that ends in ejaculation. This is normal, and sometimes a man’s refractory period may last a day or two or longer.
Sustaining an erection after you have ejaculated is a useful function for men who have a problem with premature ejaculation. It is also a way to prolong the sexual enjoyment of both the man and the woman. During an erection, the penis is filled with blood. After ejaculation, the blood leaves the penis and it becomes flaccid. An erection can be sustained after ejaculation via techniques that keep the blood from exiting the penis.
Immediately after ejaculation, apply firm pressure to the penis by grasping the front and back of it at the base with the thumb and forefinger. This temporarily stops the blood from leaving the penis. While applying the pressure, stimulate maintain sexual excitement by stimulating the penis. When the penis is sufficiently stimulated, the pressure can be released.
