Yes, you CAN have too many orgasms! TRACEY COX reveals the dangers of excessive climaxes after Nicole Kidman said she suffered 'burnout' from sex scenes

Most women have at least one story about a disappointing sexual escapade or an intimate relationship that left them unfulfilled. Reddit forums are littered with anecdotal evidence of the orgasm gap; the phenomenon that women have fewer orgasms than men during heterosexual sex.

It's less common for women to complain about having too many orgasms. When Nicole Kidman admitted that she had to stop filming the erotic thriller Babygirl several times because she was so aroused, it raised concerns among many.

How many orgasms is too many? MailOnline's sex expert Tracey Cox has warned that too much of a good thing can occasionally disrupt the body's hormonal balance and trigger mood swings and fatigue.

Kidman, 57, almost suffered sexual “burnout” while filming “Babygirl,” which is scheduled to hit theaters next January.

In director Halina Reijn's next film, the 57-year-old Oscar winner plays a powerful CEO who has an illicit affair with a younger intern (played by Iron Claw actor Harris Dickinson).

The Oscar winner plays a powerful CEO who has an illicit affair with a much younger intern in Halina Reijn's next film

The drama, which received a six-and-a-half minute standing ovation when it premiered at the Venice International Film Festival, also features Antonio Banderas, 64, on screen as Kidman's husband.

As The Sun reports, Kidman recalled feeling so overwhelmed by her intense on-screen play that she declared, “I don't want an orgasm anymore.”

The Perfect Couple actress explained: “There were times when we were filming where I was like, 'I don't want to orgasm anymore'.”

“Don't come near me.” I hate doing that. I don't care if I'm never touched again in my life! “I’m over it,” Kidman continued. “It was so present for me the whole time that it was almost like burnout.”

Commenting on the possible side effects of a prolonged period of pleasure, Tracey quipped: “I've never heard of 'death by orgasm' in humans!”

While multiple orgasms are considered safe for humans, Tracey recalled an experiment in which scientists wired a mouse to trigger an orgasm every time a lever was pressed.

“The mouse died within 24 hours of an orgasmic overdose,” she continued. “Hopefully with a smile on your face.”

However, too many orgasms over a short period of time can occasionally disrupt the body's hormonal balance, she added.

Kidman recalled feeling so overwhelmed by her intense on-screen play that she declared, “I don't want an orgasm anymore.”

Babygirl premiered at the Venice International Film Festival in August and will be released in cinemas in the UK next January

The film also opens with Harris Dickinson as the younger man who seduces Kidman's character

Tracey explained: “Orgasms trigger the release of chemicals like oxytocin, dopamine and endorphins, which bring us pleasure.” But too much of it over a short period of time can lead to severe irritability.

“Repeated increases in these hormone levels can disrupt the body’s balance and lead to mood swings and fatigue.”

Experts also warn of the risk of prolonged stimulation, which can cause chafing and bruising, as well as overstimulation during the refractory period.

The refractory period is the recovery period after an orgasm, during which it is virtually impossible to climax again.

Women tend to have a shorter refractory period, making them more likely to orgasm more than once in a same-sex session.

Overstimulation can sometimes be painful, especially during this recovery period when the genitals are hypersensitive.

For maximum pleasure, Tracey previously shared eight steps to guide you to multiple orgasms.

She suggested experimenting with the way you breathe, explaining that some experts believe holding your breath can deepen the feeling of an orgasm.

Others recommend breathing deeper to experience more comfortable relaxation.

Tracey's other tips include trying “different stimulation and orgasm triggers,” practicing Kegel exercises to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles, and experimenting with “peaking.”

Climaxing is about bringing yourself to the edge of an orgasm, letting it subside, and then climbing back toward sexual release.

Finally, Tracey advised: Take your time.

There is evidence that the strength of your orgasm depends on the length of foreplay and other types of stimulation you experience during lovemaking.

“While most of us can masturbate to orgasm within a few minutes (especially with a vibrator), partnered sex feels more satisfying if you reach the 'plateau' stage (the post-arousal and pre-arousal stage) before tipping over the orgasm) moved over,” Tracey added.