Types of Orgasmic Disorders

Female Orgasmic Disorder is a condition in which a sexually excitable woman is unable to reach orgasm. This disorder is also known as anorgasm or preorgasm wherein a woman has never reached orgasm either by masturbation or with a sexual partner. As per research, almost 10 percent of women are unable to reach orgasm in any manner. Most women are capable of getting an orgasm when the clitoris is stimulated and only 50 percent of women get an orgasm during sexual intercourse.

For some women, the condition occurs only with a specific partner or in a particular situation, whereas for others it may be a lifelong problem. Female Orgasmic Disorder can be a debilitating condition, if left untreated and can cause a great deal of misery for the patient.

Causes of Female Orgasmic Disorder:

Women who have undergone sexual abuse or physical abuse in the past are at a high risk of developing this disorder.

Infection of the genitals such as eczema, candidiasis, chlamydia, thrychomonas, endometriosis etc. may also lead to the development of this disorder.

Intake of alcohol and smoking and the use of antidepressants, high blood pressure medications and antihistamines may lead to the development of this disorder.

Insufficient lubrication which may occur when the level of estrogen drops such as during menopause, childbirth, breastfeeding etc. is also a contributing factor.

When there are various domestic issues that are bothering a woman in the back of her mind that need to be resolved with the partner, she is unable to receive orgasm.

Various other psychological factors such as stress, depression or anxiety can lead to the non-attainment of orgasm.

Male Orgasmic Disorderis the inability to achieve an orgasm during sexual activity. This disorder is also known as impotence and can be extremely debilitating for the individual causing a great deal of distress at personal and emotional levels. The inability to attain an orgasm can be a lifelong impairment or is situational or may occur at specific moment or under particular circumstances. It is estimated that almost half of the male population has difficulties in maintaining an orgasm for the desired period of time.

Causes:

Hypothyroidism: In this condition, extremely high or low levels of the thyroid hormone are secreted leading to the development of male erectile disorder.

Hypogonadism:This is a condition in which enough testosterone is not produced by the testes and may contribute to the development of this disorder.

Diseases affecting the nervous system such asmultiple sclerosis, strokes and injuries of the spinal cord are also a contributory factor.

Enlargement of the prostrate gland, surgeries of the pelvic region and genital diseases are some of the contributory factors.

Intake of alcohol, smoking and certain antidepressants and antihistamine medications may also lead to the development of orgasmic difficulties in men.

Factors such as depression, anxiety, anger, fear and frustration may also cause the inability to attain an orgasm.