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By Mayo Clinic staffDry orgasm is when a man reaches sexual climax but doesn't ejaculate semen or ejaculates very little. In most cases of dry orgasm, semen goes into the bladder instead of out through the penis. This is known as retrograde ejaculation. In some cases of dry orgasm, men don't produce enough semen to ejaculate. Dry orgasm usually isn't harmful, but dry orgasm can interfere with a man's ability to father a child.
- Ohl DA, et al. Anejaculation and retrograde ejaculation. Urologic Clinics of North America. 2008;35:211.
- Bettochi C. Ejaculatory disorders: Pathophysiology and management. Nature Clinical Practice Urology. 2008;5:93.
