A member asked:

Why can't some woman have an orgasm?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Anorgasmia: Some causes are psychological such as performance anxiety, medical such as diabetic neuropathy, neurological such as ms, hormonal imbalance, trauma from previous deliveries, or use of medications such as ssris for depression.

Answered 7/11/2016

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Female Sexuality: It is nearly impossible for this to be a common problem. I would, of course, wish this woman a full exam and evaluation with a gynecologist. I often recommend to my female patients and friends the book: "our bodies our selves" as a manifesto to take some ownership of their bodies and it's functions. Let's start there with those two things and see what happens.

Answered 8/14/2013

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Female anorgasmia: Despite dr. Killian's assertions, this is a common problem. World-wide epidemiological studies have found a prevalence of about 20-40%. Bisexual and lesbian women are not well-represented in these data, but smaller studies of these populations show similar frequency. Factors such as depression, anxiety, medications, relationship and cultural issues, & poor physical health are all risk factors.

Answered 8/25/2018

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

A Common Problem: This is a very common issue with women. A woman is not defective if she does not have orgasms. Women are often portrayed in film as having vaginal orgasms. However many women experience orgasms from clitoral stimulation but not from vaginal penetration. Besides issues that are unique to that woman, the quality of sexual interaction can play a major role in this, as well as foreplay.

Answered 8/25/2018

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