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Following orgasm, the body enters a resolution phase marked by detumescence and a drop in heart rate. For men, a physiological refractory period immediately follows, during which a surge in hormones like prolactin inhibits immediate re-arousal and erection for minutes to hours. In contrast, women experience a slower return to a non-aroused state without a mandatory physiological pause, allowing for continued arousal, immediate re-stimulation, or potential multiple orgasms.