Schedule an AppointmentAlphabetical Index of Articles on Women's Sexual, Pelvic Floor, and Reproductive Health
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Anorgasmia / Dysorgasmia - No Orgasms, Diminished Orgasms, Painful Orgasms
Anorgasmia / Dysorgasmia - Orgasm Related Problems and Solutions
Anorgasmia and Dysorgasmia are clinical terms whose symptoms include complete lack of orgasm, diminished orgasms, and even painful orgasms. Causes can include physical, mental, and emotional factors.
Dysorgasmia / Painful Orgasms
Dysorgasmia is defined as a painful orgasm, but without any prior pain during sexual intercourse. The pain often manifests as a cramping sensation in the pelvis, buttock(s) or abdomen. The duration of pain from dysorgasmiacan last from seconds to minutes to several hours.
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Healthline | Here’s What You Need to Know About Anorgasmia in Vulva Owners
Healthline reached out to Heather Jeffcoat for what you need to know about anorgasmia
Movies make it seem like orgasming is as universal an experience as, say, post-bean farts.
But some vulva owners can’t get off.
It’s called anorgasmia, and it’s more common than Rom Coms or erotica might have you believe.
Wait, what’s anorgasmia?
O.School | What is a Ruined Orgasm?
Learn the difference between an intentional vs. unintentional ruined orgasm and what it all means.
My office frequently receives calls and emails about orgasm function. "Can you help my orgasms be more intense? Can you help me if I've never had an orgasm? Does my pelvic pain affect my orgasm? I can't orgasm, I can only get aroused-can you help with this, too?"
What all our patients receive after their thorough history and physical examination is education. The clitoris is so much more than what you see peeking out of the hood. It's a large structure that extends underneath the hood and has 'legs" (medically termed "crura") that extend along the pubic ramus and bulbs that lie on either side of the vaginal opening. Understanding your own anatomy is key to figuring out what your next steps are.
