Orgasm control involves the consensual regulation of when and how a person is allowed to climax. Clinically, it is categorised as erotic control within the BDSM spectrum, often enhancing power exchange, psychological tension, or bodily awareness.
Variations include orgasm denial (withholding climax), orgasm permission (requiring explicit approval), or forced orgasms (inducing repeated climaxes against the participant’s will). Scenes can be brief or extend over long periods, sometimes as part of a Dominant/submissive dynamic or ritual.
Psychologically, orgasm control may amplify arousal, foster surrender, or deepen trust. For the one being controlled, it can evoke helplessness or emotional surrender. For the controller, it may symbolise authority or care through structured eroticism.
Safety involves clear negotiation of physical and emotional limits, especially in prolonged denial or repeated stimulation. Communication is crucial to avoid overstimulation, physical discomfort, or emotional overwhelm.
Related terms include edging, chastity play, dominance and submission, and power exchange, all of which may enhance or frame orgasm control scenes.
