definition and meaning
The refractory period is the recovery window that follows orgasm, that stretch where arousal drops, sensitivity fades, and the body essentially says "we're done here." For most people with penises, it lasts anywhere from minutes to hours depending on age, fitness, and individual physiology. It's the biological off-switch that edging and gooning culture have gotten very good at working around.
Understanding the refractory period is central to why gooners edge in the first place. Every session is a negotiation with this timer: stay close enough to the peak to keep the intensity going, but don't tip over into the ejaculatory response that starts the countdown. Techniques like and prostate-focused play can sidestep the refractory period entirely, which is why they're so valued in extended session culture.
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