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Why do men thrust deeper when close to climaxing?

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Kevin Alabaso

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<p>MANILA — Most men, if not all, would agree that they prefer deep penetration during sexual intercourse.</p><p>And more often that not, their reason is because of the pleasure that they feel whenever they thrust deeper.</p><p>But is there a scientific reason on why this is the case or is it just another sex myth?</p><p>Health and wellness expert Dr. Lulu Marquez said men thrusting deeper is &quot;one of those intimate mysteries that&#x27;s part biology and part psychology and part pure human instinct&quot; and often observed when they are close to climaxing.</p><p>Marquez said there are about six likely reasons on why men more often than not prefer deep penetration:</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>1. &#x27;Deposit&#x27;  theory</strong></div><p>The health expert said one of the biological reasons men thrust deeper is due to their instinct to impregnate or &quot;deposit&quot; their semen to their partner.</p><p>&quot;It&#x27;s based on an evolutionary standpoint wherein men think deep thrusting may help &#x27;deposit&#x27; semen closer to the cervix. Para &#x27;yung chances ng pagbubuntis, nandoon,&quot; Marquez said in DZMM TeleRadyo&#x27;s Private Talks.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>2. Pleasure</strong></div><p>Of course, sexual pleasure would be one of the reasons on why deeper thrusts are done by the men.</p><p>Marquez, however, clarified that men may feel the added pleasure but is not necessarily felt by their partner.</p><p>&quot;[Men thrust deeper] because of heightened physical sensation. Alam niyo mga kuya, &#x27;yang base ng inyong ari, pati na ang tinatawag na &#x27;frenulum,&#x27; mas gusto niyo &#x27;yan pag naka sagad,&quot; she said.</p><p>&quot;Mayroong intense physical stimulation especially sa base of the penis and the sensitive frenulum... It heightens sexual pleasure and make orgasms feel stronger kung &#x27;yan ay naka sagad,&quot; she added.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>3. Psychological dominance and intimacy</strong></div><p>Another reason would be to subtly establish psychological dominance both in and out of the bedroom, and in the relationship itself, according to Marquez&#x27;s co-host Imee Estareja.</p><p>&quot;[It gives men] the feeling of dominance and masculinity or macho,&quot; Marquez added.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>4. Orgasm buildup</strong></div><p>The health expert also said that sometimes deeper thrusts are unconsciously done by the men as they near orgasming.</p><p>&quot;So pag malapit na &#x27;yung orgasm ng lalaki, the body creates a stronger, faster, or deeper movements. So &#x27;yung thrusting movement mo can be part of that escalating rhythm as arousal peaks,&quot; Marquez said.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>5. Emotional expression</strong></div><p>Deeper thrusts may, but not necessarily, translate to the underlying or true feelings of the man to his partner.</p><p>&quot;Sex is not just physical. It&#x27;s also emotional. &#x27;Yung passion kasi often translates into intensity. So &#x27;yung malalim na thrusting, parang unconscious way &#x27;yan of expressing desire, urgency, or closeness,&quot; Marquez said.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>6. Pornography and cultural influence</strong></div><p>The last reason on why deeper thrusts are done by men would be because of what they see in pornographic materials, according to Marquez.</p><p>&quot;Pornography frequently depicts deep powerful thrusting as the norm. It shapes some men&#x27;s ideas of what sex should look like. Mali. Hindi gano&#x27;n &#x27;yun,&quot; she said.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>IS DEEP PENETRATION BAD?</strong></div><p>Now begs the question: Is deep penetration okay or does it have underlying effects to both the men and their partners?</p><p>The health expert said that while it is commonly and sometimes unconsciously done by men, it&#x27;s not entirely harmful.</p><p>She, however, emphasized that pleasure should not be prioritized over the safety of both partners.</p><p>&quot;&#x27;Yung sexual preferences can vary widely. And what matters most is that both partners feel comfortable and satisfied... Sana hindi nasasaktan ng lalaki ang partner niya sa ganitong deeper thrusts,&quot; she said.</p><p>&quot;Not every man feels the need to thrust deeply and not every woman enjoys deep penetration. Good communication is the key to finding a rhythm and depth that feels great for both partners,&quot; Marquez added.</p>

<p>Health and wellness expert Dr. Lulu Marquez said men thrusting deeper is "one of those intimate mysteries that's part biology and part psychology and part pure human instinct" and often observed when they are close to climaxing.</p>

Health and wellness expert Dr. Lulu Marquez said men thrusting deeper is "one of those intimate mysteries that's part biology and part psychology and part pure human instinct" and often observed when they are close to climaxing.

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Published July 06, 2025 02:18 PM PHT

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Updated July 06, 2025 07:36 PM PHT

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