Over the previous weeks, we have discussed the major sexual dysfunctions including erectile disorder, female orgasmic disorder, delayed ejaculation, premature ejaculation, delayed ejaculation and genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder, and their causes from a psychological viewpoint. Today we will end our discussions by taking a look at what Female Orgasmic Disorder is and its causes. As the name suggests, this dysfunction is female specific and is one of the most frequently reported amongst female sexual dysfunctions.
Female Orgasmic Disorder can be described as a persistent inhibition or delay in attaining orgasm or a highly significant reduction in the intensity of orgasm even though adequate sexual stimulation has been received.
However, unlike males with erectile disorder, females express comparatively lower emotional concerns about their inability to attain orgasm. Similar to the erectile disorder, psychological explanations for this condition border on the cognitive appraisal and emotions that follow the experience of a single or few episodes of inability to attain orgasm. A woman with this condition may measure a successful sexual encounter by the attainment of orgasm and be distressed when she does not experience it. The distress caused by the inability to obtain an orgasm leads to a diversion of thoughts away from the pleasurable sexual cues and enjoying them, with the thoughts being focused on the outcome of the sexual activity, i.e., orgasm.
The attentional focus on orgasm and its accompanying emotions then become a vicious cycle that occurs during all sexual encounters and translates into failure for the individual.
It is important to know that, as with the other dysfunctions, in order to be diagnosed, the DSM-5 requires that an individual should have experienced the symptoms associated with a particular dysfunction for at least 6 months. This also should be accompanied by a significant level of distress. This is to say that women who are not troubled by their inability to achieve orgasm or do not engage in sexual activities cannot be diagnosed with this dysfunction. There are treatment options for this condition. If you notice or experience these symptoms and are worried in any way about it and how it affects you or your partner, you can contact the Dialogue Genitalia Team for assistance. Do not hesitate to reach out to us for professional help.
We trust you have learned a lot these past weeks concerning sexual dysfunctions. Do share this post, ask your questions or make your comments. Thank you for joining us on this series and join us in subsequent conversations about relevant issues concerning our reproductive health.
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