S & M Orgasms -  There are two basic types of S and M orgasms and these can be differentiated between what the bottom (masochist) and top (sadist) experiences.

 

S & M Orgasms 

 

The person engaging in a pain inducing activity or sensory deprivation may experience an altered state orgasm.  They may also experience intense exaggerated emotions or, if in bondage, a trance like state from which they gain ecstasy.  It is described as more cathartic than the one experienced when topping.

 

The top (dominant) experiences more of a psychic or energy charged orgasm from watching and controlling the erotic response of the bottom. Some tops demand genital stimulation during play.  However, orgasm is at time reached with a simple touch on the surrounding area.  Tops choosing not to include physical orgasm in a scene still experience a euphoric high.  This sensation is has been described as a warmth in the stomach that radiates outward through the extremities, comparable to a tantric sex orgasm and similar to the feeling in your stomach after a fast elevator ride.