FEMALE ORGASMIC DISORDER

FEMALE ORGASMIC DISORDER

Orgasm in women is defined as "a variable, transient, and peak state of intense pleasure that alters the level of consciousness, usually resulting in a feeling of happiness and satisfaction while resolving sexually induced vasocongestion, and is frequently accompanied by involuntary, rhythmic contractions of the pelvic striated muscles surrounding the vagina along with uterine and anal contractions and myotonia" (Dinç 2012, 20). Nearly one-third of women experience varying levels of orgasmic disorder.

Orgasmic capacity varies from woman to woman. There is also a state of variability based on age and experience. A woman who has never experienced an orgasm in any way throughout her life has a problem not only genitally but also in terms of fantasy or visual aspects. In this manner, orgasmic disorder can also be considered as difficulty, delay, or absence of orgasm, and persistent and recurrent lack of sexual excitement; however, it should not be evaluated as a failure.

As experience increases in women, the likelihood of achieving orgasm rises. In order to diagnose a woman who has regular sexual intercourse with orgasmic disorder, she must have experienced no orgasms for at least 6 months. A woman experiencing orgasmic issues is much more likely to experience new sexual dysfunctions, psychiatric disorders, or relationship problems.

References:

Kumkale, Çıdam. "Investigation of Marital Adjustment and Attachment Styles in Spouses with Sexual Dysfunction." Published Master's Thesis, Beykent University Institute of Social Sciences Department of Psychology Clinical Psychology Subdepartment, Istanbul 2015.

Dinç, Sibel. "Comparison of Anorgasmic and Orgasmic Women in Terms of Assertiveness Levels, Self-Esteem, Body Image, and Marital Adjustment." Unpublished Master's Thesis. Istanbul: T.C. Maltepe University Institute of Social Sciences Department of Psychology Clinical Psychology Master's Degree Program, June 2012.