Female Orgasmic Disorders: A Case Study

However, sometimes the individual or couple may encounter problems in one or several areas of these events. According to Sewell (2005), sexual dysfunctions are characterized as impairment or a disturbance in one or more of the basic stages of the sexual response cycle. The four phases associated that can determine normality or a state of functioning is desire, arousal, orgasm and resolution (Sewell, 2005). When these phases are not interrupted the sexual response cycle varies from person to person and “even from time to time within persons” with no single, normal, or correct sexual response (Sewell, 2005). The first phase of the sexual response cycle, desire encompasses the want or libido to engage in sexual behavior. This phase is followed by arousal which progresses at varied rates between men and women with men progressing quicker than women. Women need foreplay and intimacy to become physically aroused. In this phase, physical signs of this are vaginal lubrication in women and penile erection in men, with accelerated breathing in both. Through physical touch and intercourse, arousal progress toward orgasm. The succession from the last phase of arousal to orgasm varies between men and women, while both experience muscle contractions, men are able to achieve this quicker with

orgasm and how its “supposed” to occur is another way that this disease was socially

across the nation as women fear that they are abnormal or even diseased because of the broad

The fourth disorder is known as orgasmic disorder. This is when someone has a constant problem with achieving orgasm even though they are sexually aroused. This disorder is more common in women; however, men may experience this as well (Nevid & Rathus, 2010).

after the declaration of this new disease, such as: “1/3 of the women at the age of

Briefly explain at least two ways that cultural influences may contribute to the development of sexual dysfunctions among women. (1 point)

An Aphrodisiac is defined a substance such as foods, drinks, or drugs, that cause or increase sexual desire (Aphrodisiacs, n.d.). This paper will investigate whether aphrodisiacs pose a mental or physical stimulation on the human body. It has been recorded that in multiple points of history, many things were considered aphrodisiac, some of these things include potatoes. Aphrodisiacs have Greek origins, deriving from the Greek word aphryodisiakos meaning sexual gem with aphrodisiac properties, from aphrodisiac heterosexual pleasures form the neuter plural of aphrodisios of Aphrodite; greek goddess of love and fertility (Aphrodisiacs, n.d.). The first aphrodisiac recorded in human history was body odor, and potions were sold in ancient Rome. Aphrodisiacs were considered a threat to chastity after the Roman Empire ended, which prompted the church to outlaw several aphrodisiacs. Western civilizations such as the Incans and Aztecs used aphrodisiacs for reproductive purposes and Asia utilized plants and insects as aphrodisiacs in order to increase their sexual libido. Aphrodisiacs have shown to be dynamic in culture and practices, and also in the utilization within diverse groups of people. Aphrodisiacs remain a topic of study for researches today, as they explore how various senses of the body affect sexual arousal. Asia is believed to be the top consumer of aphrodisiacs, while other countries believe the concept of Aphrodisiacs to be a

The sexual topic that I chose to explore for my paper is female orgasm dysfunction (FSD), where many women, like myself, are unable to experience orgasm through vaginal intercourse. There are many factors that contribute to a woman’s inability, or infrequency to orgasm, such as biological, psychological, and emotional factors. Being that my personal experiment had to do with factors associated with personality such as openness to new experiences and shyness, I wanted to explore and learn about other causes that effect female orgasm. Therefore I chose to read three articles: Personal Factors that Contribute to or Impair Women’s Ability to Achieve Orgasm, Emotional Intelligence and its Association with Orgasmic Frequency in Women, and Are Orgasms

The ethnicity of the women were not included in the article. I believe this is a representative sample because most women’s bodies function the same way. The conclusions were based on results that were gathered through various pelvic ultrasound tests that were performed before sexual arousal, during sexual arousal, and after orgasm. All women had similar results of a quickly filling bladder during arousal and a complete emptiness of the bladder during or after orgasm. The liquid that was discharged had a similar composition of that of the urine samples that were taken before the study when the women were asked to empty their bladder. It is concluded that “squirting” is essentially an involuntary expulsion of urine during or after an

This article has been written by Amy L. Gilliland and was published online in the Springer Science media on March 2009. It is a fascinating article that discusses the phenomenon of female ejaculation. The women in this study explicate their ejaculation fluids and just how this shakes their sexual identities. It is not known the origins of their sexual fluids. Each woman had a different level of stimulation to ejaculate, and it was found to happen individually from orgasm for some womenfolk. The author believed that this was a phenomenon that needed to be researched in more depth; hence, this study supports the fact that female ejaculation is a common experience for many women, and offers different areas for further investigation. The author did not specify the social theory that has being investigated or emerged.

Laumann, PhD, Anthony Paik, MA, and Raymond C. Rosen, PhD, "Sexual dysfunctions are characterized by disturbances in sexual desire and in the psychophysiological changes associated with the sexual response cycle in men and women". Using birth control could cause that change associated with the sexual response in women. With contraception into question we begin to research, and In An investigation led done Burkina Faso, Girgen et al. (1993) notes that the

The role of the orgasm in heterosexual relationships is significant in having a satisfying malefemale relationship according to society’s expectations. By using the malefemale binary, as well as exploring the social construction of sex, we can see just how significant the role the orgasm plays in heterosexual relationships. First off, we must understand that orgasms are achieved differently for both males and females.

In case four, Karen is in a new relationship and does not feel relaxed enough to climax in front of her partner so she has been faking orgasms. According to the article, “coming to power: women’s fake orgasm’s and best orgasm experiences illuminate the failures of (hetero)sex and the pleasures of connection.” Breanne Fahs claims, “The prevalence for women faking orgasm is remarkably high, with studies consistently showing that over half of women have faked orgasm, with many women faking consistently. One study showed that women faked orgasm during 20% of their encounters, with many women faking it far more often than that particularly with male partners while engaging in penile-vaginal intercourse. Clear gender differences exist in perceptions about faking orgasms, as most men reported that they do not know when women faked their orgasms” (975). There can be many reasons why a person would fake an orgasm such as, fear of hurting the partner’s feelings, physical exhaustion, wanting the sex to end, or avoidance of conflict with their partner. A way to overcome Karen’s obstacle would be to open up their sexual communication. Everyone is different when it comes to sexual satisfaction and it is important to communicate what the person’s likes or dislikes. “The notion of sexual agency has become of particular concern for sex researchers interested in women’s embodied sexual selves, as women who assert their sexual needs, refuse unwanted sex acts, proactively engage in what they

The age-old question of what women want in the bedroom (or outside of it) is one that still manages to baffle the world’s scientists, psychologists, sexologists and any other ist you can think of who have popped their name on a study relating to the female orgasm. Being such an outrageously popular field of study for men and women around the globe naturally the results have become wide and varied.

However, many males believe that the G-spot does indeed exist inside the female reproductive system. For instance, Men’s Health has precise detail on “finding” the G-spot even giving advice such as, curling the finger that is inside of her vagina or performing rear-entry positions to stimulate her G-spot, but males are not the only one to believe in the myth (Heid.) Females too, believe in vaginal orgasms. In Women’s Health, an article describes to the female readers how to find their own physical ecstasy through penetration from the fingers