Female Orgasmic Disorder
Running Head: FEMALE ORGASMIC DISORDER
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A Common Sexual Dysfunction in Women: Female Orgasmic Disorder
Corneisha Rivers
General Psychology 201-60
Jasmin Searcy
March 27, 2014
Running Head: FEMALE ORGASMIC DISORDER
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Abstract
My research paper will be introducing a common sexual dysfunction founded in women in the United States. Female orgasmic disorder is the incapability to have an orgasm while dwelling in sexual intercourse. Women who have reached the age of menopause suffer from female orgasmic disorder (FOD). However, younger women can suffer from FOD as well due to her sexual history, medical condition, and medication intake. Having female orgasmic disorder puts women at risk of having another disorder as well, which is usually psychological. However, there are treatments for FOD. While researching treatment for this particular sexual dysfunction, I learned more about Kegel exercising. Kegel exercising is a vaginal exercise used to strengthen the pelvic muscles. At first I thought the benefits of Kegel exercising benefitted the man when it comes to pleasure, but now I know that the woman gains pleasurable benefits as well. Other treatment for FOD includes counselling and education of the female anatomy.
Running Head: FEMALE ORGASMIC DISORDER
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A Common Sexual Dysfunction in Women: Female Orgasmic Disorder
Female orgasmic disorder or FOD is inability to reach an orgasm due to physical or emotional factors while engaging in sexual activity. There are a few sexual dysfunctions related to female orgasmic disorder. FOD can be labeled as primary, meaning that the woman has never reached an orgasm, or it can be labeled as secondary, meaning that the woman can no longer reach an orgasm. Female orgasmic disorder is predominantly seen in women who are in their mid-40s and 50s. Is there a treatment for FOD?
Yes, treatment can range from cognitive behavioral therapy, Kegel exercising, education on the female anatomy, and
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A Common Sexual Dysfunction in Women: Female Orgasmic Disorder
Corneisha Rivers
General Psychology 201-60
Jasmin Searcy
March 27, 2014
Running Head: FEMALE ORGASMIC DISORDER
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Abstract
My research paper will be introducing a common sexual dysfunction founded in women in the United States. Female orgasmic disorder is the incapability to have an orgasm while dwelling in sexual intercourse. Women who have reached the age of menopause suffer from female orgasmic disorder (FOD). However, younger women can suffer from FOD as well due to her sexual history, medical condition, and medication intake. Having female orgasmic disorder puts women at risk of having another disorder as well, which is usually psychological. However, there are treatments for FOD. While researching treatment for this particular sexual dysfunction, I learned more about Kegel exercising. Kegel exercising is a vaginal exercise used to strengthen the pelvic muscles. At first I thought the benefits of Kegel exercising benefitted the man when it comes to pleasure, but now I know that the woman gains pleasurable benefits as well. Other treatment for FOD includes counselling and education of the female anatomy.
Running Head: FEMALE ORGASMIC DISORDER
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A Common Sexual Dysfunction in Women: Female Orgasmic Disorder
Female orgasmic disorder or FOD is inability to reach an orgasm due to physical or emotional factors while engaging in sexual activity. There are a few sexual dysfunctions related to female orgasmic disorder. FOD can be labeled as primary, meaning that the woman has never reached an orgasm, or it can be labeled as secondary, meaning that the woman can no longer reach an orgasm. Female orgasmic disorder is predominantly seen in women who are in their mid-40s and 50s. Is there a treatment for FOD?
Yes, treatment can range from cognitive behavioral therapy, Kegel exercising, education on the female anatomy, and
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