Orgasm denial
Orgasm denial is a sexual practice where a person is kept in the plateau phase of the human sexual response cycle for an extended length of time. This is usually done as part of a BDSM game. Depending on the nature of the game, they may either be allowed an orgasm at the end (in which case, the orgasm is generally much stronger than normal), or deliberately denied one, in which case they will generally feel strong feelings of sexual frustration.
An alternate form of orgasm denial is erotic sexual denial, the prevention of genital stimulation, either for an extended period or separate from a scene. Lack of stimulation is ensured by using a chastity belt or other device that physically prevents touch and/or (for males) erection.
Long term denial
It is said that males can be kept in denial for extended periods of up to several weeks (periods around 2 - 4 weeks each time are often quoted as being trouble free), although there will be an emotional and psychological impact from the artificial suppression of such a powerful drive.
The long term consequences for period beyond that are unclear, some sources state that the body will spontaneously handle it, others that the prostate needs to have either exercising, or erection and ejaculation periodically, for continued good health. It is also said that if erection is inhibited for long periods beyond this the skin becomes less elastic which may cause difficulty in future.
For females, the impact of long term denial seems to be mostly emotional and psychological, since there is no equivalent of prostate buildup or erection denial involved.
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