Female Orgasmic Disorder
Female Orgasmic Disorder (FOD) involves difficulty, delay, or absence of orgasm despite adequate sexual stimulation.
Female Orgasmic Disorder
Female Orgasmic Disorder (FOD) involves difficulty, delay, or absence of orgasm despite adequate sexual stimulation. It may lead to frustration, anxiety, and reduced sexual satisfaction. FOD can affect women of all ages and is often underreported due to cultural and personal inhibitions.
What constitutes Female Orgasmic Disorder?
- Persistent or recurrent difficulty achieving orgasm
- Occurs in nearly all sexual encounters
- Causes significant distress
Symptoms and warning signs
- Infrequent or absent orgasm
- Reduced intensity of orgasm
- Frustration, anxiety, or avoidance of sexual activity
- Relationship strain
Causes and risk factors
- Psychological factors: anxiety, depression, sexual trauma
- Biological factors: hormonal changes, medications (SSRIs)
- Cultural or relational factors limiting sexual exploration or communication
Treatment approaches
- Psychotherapy: CBT, sensate focus exercises, and sex therapy
- Education and counseling: improving knowledge of sexual response
- Medical interventions: adjusting medications or addressing hormonal issues
- Couples therapy: enhancing intimacy and communication
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