Anorgasmia: understand what it is and what causes this dysfunction

Some traumas, lack of foreplay or even the anatomy of the body can cause psychological diseases or sexual dysfunctions, such as anorgasmia. The absence of orgasm, even with the correct stimuli, can bring a lot of damage to the woman. We spoke with psychologist and sexologist Keila Oliveira to explain the causes and possible treatments for anorgasmia. Check out!

What is anorgasmia?

Anorgasmia is a very common sexual dysfunction among women. According to Keila, it can affect between 30 and 75% of people. Also known as orgasm disorder, it is the absence of orgasm, even after a period of arousal.

This inhibition of orgasm can be caused by psychological, anatomical, drug and even social pressure factors. And it’s not because it’s common that we’re going to accept it without understanding the causes and how to treat it, right? Understand better how this dysfunction happens.

Anorgasmia x Frigidity

According to Keila, there is a terminology conflict for current researchers on the subject: some classify frigidity as hypoactive sexual desire and others as anorgasmia. However, a person with frigidity may or may not have anorgasmia and vice versa.

types of anorgasmia

• Of primary nature: it is when the woman presents the dysfunction since her first sexual intercourse.
• Secondary: it happens in cases where the woman had already achieved orgasms, but, for some reason, no longer has them.
• Situational: Occurs when anorgasmia happens in certain situations or with certain partners.
• Generalized: when the dysfunction always happens, in any situation.

The first two situations can be added to the second two. Regardless of the symptom you have identified with, it is important that you look for a specialist to better understand your problem.

Main causes

Anorgasmia has different causes, and even your partner may be one of the reasons for the dysfunction. Understand better all possible causes:

psychological causes

• Sexual abuse;
• Unstructured family organization;
• History of disrespect and betrayal in the family;
• Mental illnesses such as depression;
• Great need for control.

emotional causes

• Religious sex education;
• Absence of sex education;
• No knowledge of one’s own body;
• Shame on sex.

external causes

• Partner with premature ejaculation;
• Abuse of alcohol, drugs or psychotropic drugs;
• Anatomy of the body that promotes anorgasmia.

Knowing your own body and getting rid of social ties is very important to ensure a pleasurable sexual relationship. However, as we have seen, other factors can interfere. Seek professional help for a full diagnosis.

How is anorgasmia diagnosed?

For Keila, it is very important that the woman undergoes a professional diagnosis, as the dysfunction may be occurring due to lack of foreplay, trauma and even factors unrelated to her, such as partners with premature ejaculation. It is necessary to look for a professional, who will evaluate the patient and her partnerships through an anamnesis.

The sexologist reinforces that a woman with anorgasmia cannot be diagnosed when there is insufficient sexual stimulation, or when she can have orgasms by masturbating alone, but cannot when she is with a partner.

treatment of anorgasmia

From an effective diagnosis, made with rigorous clinical investigation, the sexologist or gynecologist can indicate different types of treatment: everything will depend on what your problem is. See possible treatments:

• Sex therapy: it helps in the knowledge of one’s own body and in an adequate sex education. You can do it as a couple, if you have a partner, or alone.
• Psychological follow-up: if the anorgasmia is the result of some trauma or abuse suffered previously, this will be the indicated treatment. It also works in cases where the person has inhibitions about sex, such as insecurity or taboos.
• Hormone replacement: performed in cases where there is hormonal dysfunction that interferes with sexual intercourse. In some cases, it is necessary to treat other diseases in others that can cause anorgasmia.

If you have identified yourself, seek professional help. Regardless of anything, self-knowledge is paramount in sex. Learn all about female masturbation and enjoy!