About Female Orgasm Difficulties & Free On-line Questionnaire
Female orgasm dysfunction / difficulty reaching climax or orgasm / inability to reach orgasm or climax are defined as: a persistent or recurrent delay in, or absence of, orgasm following a normal sexual excitement phase. Women exhibit wide variability in the type or intensity of stimulation that triggers orgasm. The woman’s age, sexual experience and the presence of adequate stimulation must all be taken into account. The disturbance caused marked distress or interpersonal difficulty (DSM diagnostic manual).
Statistics on the prevalence of female orgasm dysfunction vary widely from study to study making accurate statistics difficult to attain however current data is currently recorded as:
3 % lifetime prevalence
25% experienced for several months or more, within the last 12 months
Less than 50% of women who report difficulties are distressed by the condition
It is less common today than in the past. This could be due to more sexual information being available and more women masturbating than in the past.
We do know that unlike men, a women’s ability to reach orgasm improves with age which suggests a learning component both psychologically and physically.
There are many contributing factors that are known to either cause and / or maintain the dysfunction such as:
Genetic influences account for 31%
variance during intercourse and 51% during masturbation
Other influences include cultural,
personal and interpersonal factors
Women vary in their ability
to reach orgasm, in the way they achieve orgasm and in the way
they experience orgasm and orgasms vary in intensity, compared
to other women and on different occasions. For this reason, some
women may believe they have not had an orgasm when in fact they
may be orgasmic. Subjective descriptions of experiences from
women include: reaching a peak, feeling a physical building of
tension followed by a letting go or pleasurable release of
tension, contractions in the genital area, loss of time and a
period of high excitement followed by a sensation of release.
Some researchers report
contractions occurring in the uterus, the vaginal barrel and the
rectum area that diminish in intensity, regularity and duration.
What is known for certain is that many women report differing
experiences, intensity, sensations and duration.
Another complexity is the
difference between a clitoral orgasm versus orgasm bought on by intercourse
(G-spot) stimulation. The G-spot is the roundish, sack-shaped, spongy tissue of the paraurethal
gland, which is similar to the male prostate. The round body of
the G-spot is located at the opening of the vagina and every
woman has a fully functioning prostate (G-spot) that varies in
size from female to female. Using a mirror, if you push downward
you will be able see it’s round spongy body at the opening of
the vagina on the front side of the opening (your pubic bone
side). The tail runs up inside the vagina to approximately 1 to
2 inches along the urethral canal (front side of the woman’s
body) so therefore, not a ‘spot’ at all.
The G-spot is made up of
erectile tissue and prostate containing many more ducts than that of a man - 48
ducts in total that secret prostate fluid similar to that of a man. The G-spot
enlarges with blood and secretes prostate fluid (not urine) when aroused.
Secretion may also occur when the woman is not aroused. The secreting of this
fluid is called female ejaculation and men will often refer to it as
“squirting”. The amount of secretion varies from woman to woman and not all
women do experience it – it requires practice. Many women report the tail of the
G-spot as being more arousing when stimulated than the body, but this comes down
to personal preference and like all forms of sexuality, experimenting is the
only way to tell. Some researchers have reported that for many women G-spot
stimulation does not lead to heightened arousal and orgasm and that clitoral
stimulation, for them was reported as being preferable. However for other women,
G-spot stimulation is essential. It all comes down to individual preference and
what works best for both you and your partner.
Like all sexual
issues for both men and women, the issue can be complex and may stem from either
one cause or a variety of factors. However don’t lose heart just yet, there are
many avenues to consider in order to move forward to a solution strategy.
Complete the FREE
questionnaire below or to book
a consultation.
The results of the questionnaire will provide you with the erectile dysfunction
type and some areas to consider in order to move forward with your solution
strategy.
Select the statement that best describes your orgasm difficulties:
1. I can reach orgasm during masturbation but have more difficulty with a partner
2. I have difficulty reaching orgasm or can't orgasm at all with a partner and do not masturbate
3. I’m not sure if I have ever had an orgasm
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