The time after ejaculation is quite special for me – just sitting there, amazed at how relaxed and calm I feel after releasing all that energy. Usually, I totally forget about cleaning up. It's too much distraction from all the calm thoughts and feelings that make masturbation so worthwhile.
- age 16, Australia
I normally clean up and get dressed pretty quickly. Sometimes I don't feel or think anything about it, but sometimes, it even disgusts me.
- age 21, Germany
Sometimes I think about what I want to do with the semen. I often fantasize about rubbing it into my skin (if I ejaculate on my chest and stomach) and sometimes I think about eating it. However, after the orgasm subsides, I often just want to clean it up with a tissue and go to sleep. On average, the time between ejaculating and cleanup is between 30 seconds and a minute – sometimes more if it was a particularly amazing orgasm.
- age 17, Illinois
Mostly I think about how good my body feels. I especially enjoy touching my breasts after I've climaxed, because they're so sensitive. If I have enough time, this just might inspire me to masturbate to another orgasm. Since I usually masturbate before I go to sleep, there really is no interval between climax and "cleanup." When I do masturbate during the day, the interval is between 5 and 10 minutes, depending on how busy I am at the time.
- age 36, California (female)
I love masturbation, but the feeling after ejaculating has to be the worst part. I feel regret, and sometimes panic, as if I'm going to be caught. This period generally lasts 2 to 3 minutes.
- age 15, Australia
I like to play with the semen. I rub it around and just relax for a minute or two before actually cleaning it up. I don't think about much. My mind is mainly overwhelmed by the feelings I just experienced.
- age 28, Minnesota
After I've ejaculated I hate cleaning up, but I do it right away. I usually masturbate in the morning and take a shower afterwards, so that helps. When no one else is in the house, I relax and wait a little before cleaning up.
- age 16, The Netherlands
A real guilt feeling overcomes me, as if I've done something wrong – even if I am alone in the house. I guess also some of the fantasies I have near my orgasm adds to that feeling.
- age 28, United Kingdom
I prefer coming to the point of orgasm several times before actually climaxing, so I'm usually tired and lying on my bed to rest for 10 to 15 minutes. I can't enjoy anything related to sex without imagining the woman being pleased, so I'll lie down and imagine us holding each other and enjoying some after-play. My penis is still very sensitive after orgasm, so I rub it lightly against the sheet.
- age 20, New York
Usually I lie on the floor for about 5 minutes. Then I feel somewhat guilty because my fantasies often involve other guys. I don't think I am gay, but I almost always masturbate thinking of other guys' penises.
- age 18, Indiana
I often pace my bedroom, looking at the mess I have created. I masturbate to magazines and visualize myself making love to the women in the magazine, and I feel somewhat guilty for pretending to do something so intimate with someone I do not know.
- age 13, New York
I always catch my breath and check the amount of ejaculated semen first. What comes then, depends on privacy – maybe I'll go a second time.
- age 21, Germany
I just relax and enjoy the serenity (peacefulness), which lasts between 10 and 20 minutes after orgasm. If there is no immediate reason to move afterwards, I relax longer.
- age 44, Canada
I think about cleaning up and not getting caught. I sit for a second and then move *really* fast to avoid an embarrassing situation.
- age 15, Georgia
If I am lying down, cleanup is almost instantaneous (I ejaculate onto a paper towel). If I am sitting up, I generally let it linger for up to 10 minutes. I just don't want to get out of that zone. When I'm in the *zone* I don't think about anything.
- age 22, Canada
I think about how good it felt and how much I want to do it again. I like the feeling of semen on my chest, so I let it stay on me for about 5 minutes.
- age 15, Texas
I usually think about how great the orgasm felt. When time permits, I fall asleep and clean up only after I wake. I enjoy these naps, as I'm never more relaxed than right after a great orgasm. The naps vary anywhere from 10 minutes to a couple of hours.
- age 35, California
I usually think about the awesome throbbing in my penis and the strange feeling at the base of my spine, and how long that great feeling will stay. I just lie where I am, enjoying every last moment. This "post-sensation" may last up to 5 minutes if it was a really good orgasm. When I lose my erection, I clean up and get dressed. But I am always ready for the next one.
- age 13, New York
When I was with my girlfriend, my orgasms were so strong I wouldn't be able to do anything after orgasm, let alone think. Did you know that when you have an orgasm your heart stops? This is why it's called "the little death." When I am by myself, I either fall asleep or bolt like a rocket if I'm late for work. If I am at the computer I worry about making stains on the carpet. It could be very embarrassing for the person who steps in it!
- age 34, Canada
[A French term for orgasm is "le petit mort," which means "the little death." I believe it's true that your heart skips a beat or two when you have an orgasm – also when you sneeze.]
It depends on necessity. If I'm having a "quickie" I'll get rid of the semen as fast as possible. However, if I have the time and privacy I'll hold my foreskin until I'm aroused again and use the semen in the second session as a lube or rub it on myself.
- age 18, Scotland
I like to relax, catch my breath, and rest awhile. One of my first feelings is disappointment that it's over. I wish I could do it all over again. Then I usually smile and say something nice to myself aloud – something caring, thoughtful, and encouraging, like "I love you," or "That was NICE!" After resting awhile, though, I become concerned about the semen as it begins to liquefy and run all over my belly. So I reach for something to wipe myself clean. Increasingly, though, as I grow older, I just think "to hell with it" and leave it where it is. It's only semen, you know.
- age 55, Washington
I usually just lie in my bed thinking about a variety of things – sometimes how dirty I have been if I think about men (I'm straight – well, I think I am). I usually take about 2 minutes before I clean myself up. Then I think about having my favorite girl next to me while I drift off to sleep.
- age 15, United Kingdom
The most fulfilling masturbation sessions typically happen when I have time to relax after ejaculating. Lying there naked having just had an orgasm is part of the thrill of masturbating. I continue my fantasies after orgasm, thinking about other guys and me. The most boring masturbation (if there can be such a thing) is when I ejaculate, clean up, zip up, and I'm finished. Everybody should relax naked for a few minutes following orgasm.
- age 20, Colorado
I wonder if anyone saw me. I also wonder if the person I thought about has those thoughts about me, and if those thoughts will ever turn into reality.
- age 15, Texas
Being married I almost always masturbate in front of my wife, so we spend the after-time talking about it – and obviously, cleaning up.
- age 30, Australia
Between ejaculation and cleanup is the best time. When I am alone, I just think how good the orgasm was and how far I ejaculated. I try to keep the feeling as long as I can. Sometimes I also think about who I wish were here with me. If it has been a great one, I will wait up to 10 minutes to finish up. Hardly ever do I just ejaculate and go; there is always such a good after-feeling!!
- age 14, Washington
My first concern is to get cleaned up! Since I am married, masturbation sessions usually happen when I have the house to myself and can take the time to enjoy it. However, I'm afraid telltale signs will hang around (no pun intended), so I like to make sure things are tidy before I go on to other concerns. On average, time from orgasm to cleanup and dressing is about 3 minutes.
- age 45, Texas
Normally after I climax, I just lie there and clench my legs shut and let the feelings go through my body. I usually go to sleep afterwards because I usually masturbate in bed at night. Either that or I go have a shower or get dressed and do whatever I was doing before I masturbated.
- age 17, Australia (female)
This answer applies to solo situations (I'm married). It's usually no more than a minute before I clean up, but it may be as much as 5 more minutes that I lie in bed naked, mellowing out on the residual good feelings. Usually after just a couple minutes I'm completely back to normal and "un-horny." Of course, if I'm grabbing a quickie, I may be cleaned up and about my business in less than a minute.
- age 47, Maryland
I wait until I recover from the orgasm. I am breathing hard and my heart is pounding fast. I wait until I am breathing normally. I usually just think about how awesome it felt to have an orgasm and that it is so cool that I can do it whenever I want to. Yeah, you'd think I would have gotten used to that by now – but every time it is still such an amazing feeling.
- age 16, California
I think how nice it would be to have someone to enjoy the sensation with me. If no one is expected home soon, I lie on my back and rub the semen into my pubic hair. If I am particularly horny, I will taste it. If I ejaculate standing up, I wash immediately, and if no one is home I stay nude for as long as I can.
- age 54, Missouri
Even though I feel much better about masturbating now that I have read this site, I still almost always feel a little guilty about it. And after I climax, I feel less tense. It's like my whole body relaxes. That's the major reason I masturbate so much during exam time.
- age 16, Texas
I usually masturbate when I go to bed, and I like to let the semen dry on my chest, so I think about how good that feels, and how good the session was. Often, while I'm waiting for it to finish drying (so the sheets don't get too messy), I start reading a book – something else I do when I go to bed. Masturbate, read, sleep...that's pretty much my nightly routine.
- age 35, Florida
I wonder if anyone I know is doing the same thing at the same time. I also wonder if any celebrities my age masturbate.
- age 17, United Kingdom
If I am actually thinking of someone, I lie there for 10 or 20 seconds with images of being with them in a "non-sexual" setting – at a party, or just with each other in public. Most of the time I don't think of anybody and I'm up quickly cleaning up or getting in the shower. This may sound weird, but I often get the urge to eat something. All of a sudden I'm hungry! And, no, I'm not overweight!
- age 29, California
Right after I climax I like to relax a few minutes and caress my body. I love the way it feels when my skin is touched after an intense orgasm. It brings pleasant chills, and sometimes if time permits, a second round. But if that happens, then it takes 8 to 10 minutes for me to get aroused again.
- age 23, Alabama (female)
I just think about the person I was thinking of during masturbation. I always think of this girl I like (*wink*) when I masturbate. So afterwards, I just think of how much she means to me. It'll take me maybe 2 minutes to get cleaned up and dressed, as I start just about 30 seconds after ejaculation.
- age 14, Canada
I like to get the cleanup out of the way, especially before the semen starts to dry. I think about how good my orgasm was, the feeling of released tension, and I concentrate on that warm, drifting, kind of sleepy feeling that envelopes me. There have been a couple of times when I've almost fallen asleep, but usually I just relax and enjoy the pleasure I've created.
- age 32, California
If I'm by myself I just rest and relax for a few minutes, feeling how good my body and penis feel. Sometimes I wait about 10 minutes before cleaning up, but mostly I clean up right away if I'm by myself. If I am with someone, I enjoy letting him clean me up.
- age 52, New Mexico
I usually admire my penis after I masturbate, pleased with myself. If I don't continue masturbating then, I clean up within about 2 minutes. I think about masturbating again, about having sex with my girlfriend, and about things not even related to sex.
- age 19, Nebraska
I'm usually coming down off a high, still throbbing from the sensations "down there" and focusing on those feelings. But I sometimes can't resist the urge to give it a couple more strokes to feel the twitches go down my legs. Then I wipe off my penis and tuck it into my pants – sometimes I keep it outside my briefs, though – and think about next time, wishing I had had an audience for this one.
- age 63, New Jersey
Well, if it is a normal circumstance I usually first open my eyes and see what kind of mess I made (on my stomach, chest, etc.). Then I usually lie there relaxing for a few minutes if time permits and no one is home. Then I clean it up with toilet paper I got beforehand. Sometimes I feel like starting back up again, but those situations are rare.
- age 18, New York
After orgasm I love for my husband to gently stroke me if he's with me – which is what he usually does. I often think about my fantasies before and during orgasm. As much as I would love for those fantasies to be reality before and during orgasm, after orgasm I'm glad they're not. I can remain still for a long time after my orgasm – often falling into a deep sleep. We don't often get up to clean up.
- age 42, South Africa (female)
I usually masturbate in bed and ejaculate onto my chest – I love the feel of the wet, hot semen there. I lie there and enjoy it for a few minutes; then I towel myself clean. I love the feel, the warmth, and the smell. For me, that's the best part of masturbating. It's something only a man can feel and enjoy.
- age 34, California
Most often I simply fall asleep right after I climax, or shortly thereafter. If it's not convenient to do that I'll wait awhile (maybe 5 or 10 minutes) to let the feeling settle before I get dressed. When I'm with my boyfriend and we mutually masturbate each other, we usually sit and hold each other for a long time afterwards. I like the feeling of being able to sit and savor the relaxation of the moment with someone. It's a nice "bring down."
- age 16, Wisconsin (female)
If I masturbate in my bedroom, I try to clean up and dress as quickly as possible. I lock my door, but still I would be embarrassed if somebody knocked. That's usually less than a minute – maybe 30 seconds. If I masturbate before I shower, I don't care about cleaning it up because it's washed off anyway. If I masturbate with a friend, we don't care about cleaning up quickly. We like to see who ejaculated the most and who keeps his erection longer. So it depends on the situation and where I am masturbating.
- age 15, North Carolina
I usually think, "Gee I wish I could do this more often."
- age 13, New Zealand
After an orgasm I try to figure out why so much keeps coming out. Then, for some reason I am unaware of, I feel guilty about it. After that I try to not fall asleep. After I'm cleaned up and dressed I try to figure out why I feel guilty, because I know perfectly well that I shouldn't. Depending on where I am and who is around, the time can vary from immediately to 10 minutes.
- age 17, Florida
Since I have a roommate, the time between orgasm and cleanup is minimal. The only thing I think about is, "I hope he doesn't walk in before I'm dressed and cleaned up." When I have the place to myself for long periods of time, cleanup may wait as long as 10 minutes, but once the semen starts to dry, it's time to wash up.
- age 26, Georgia
There is usually a 15-minute time period after an orgasm. I like to lie on my bed and massage my breasts, while my clitoris and nipples shrink to normal size.
- age 17, Mexico (female)
I love to masturbate and ejaculate all over. It's so exciting to look at the semen that has come out. I usually ejaculate into my hand so I can feel how warm it is and smell it. Sometimes I even lick it up. This is usually between 3 and 5 minutes after orgasm (in the bathroom or bedroom). If I'm in my bed doing it, I'll just rub it on my stomach and usually end up going to sleep without cleaning up. Overall, I just think about how happy I am to have a penis. What a great thing to have – it's so much fun.
- age 23, Colorado
I like to give my orgasm a rating from 1 (lousy) to 10 (unbelievably fabulous). Needless to say, very few are between 1 and 5. Sometimes, if I've masturbated more than 3 times during a 24-hour period, the orgasms are less pleasurable. But if it's been 24 to 48 hours I get the rhythm just right, and I put my other hand on my scrotum and squeeze gently, and spread my legs wide just as I ejaculate, I get a 9 or a 10. I should note that once a day is satisfying to me. When I was 20, it was easier to masturbate several times per day.
- age 40, New York
I like to lie there for a while and take it all in, and then I sop up my semen with a towel or something. I like to look at my penis for a while. Then I get up, dress, and continue as normal. I usually think about how much fun it was and wonder if any of my friends masturbate.
- age 15, Maine
When I can, I like to take time and orgasm as much as I can, so I'm never sure which is the last one. I may squeeze my thighs or move a finger down for another quick wiggle between my labia and I'll orgasm again. But eventually I'll start drifting down. I'll make a quick check of the state of the towel I keep under me (because I sometimes wet a lot, especially at my first or second orgasm) and maybe give myself a quick wipe, then curl up and just float. During this time I just feel peaceful and satisfied all over. If I was thinking intensely of a lover's penis in me, or a woman's body, those thoughts are quickly over and I just coast. It can get to be about a 20-minute catnap – then I'm ready to go on with my life, but much happier.
- age 28, Oregon (female)