Anorgasmia Essays

  • Orgasm Inc.: A Case Study

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    Orgasm Inc. describe the process pharmaceutical companies took to coin the concept of female sexual dysfunction and create a drug for it. Initially the concept of FSD was taken seriously by many people in the medical industry as well as women who had a difficult time reaching orgasm. The definition of “normal” orgasms for many of the women in the documentary, however, were considered to be orgasming during sexual intercourse. Women were comparing the sex scenes in movies and how those women always

  • Problems With Orgasm Chapter 1 Summary

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    women she treated suffering from anorgasmia and their treatment progress. The clinician was able to demonstrate how treatment for anorgasmia can bring out other underlying problems. The author mentions a book entitled Becoming Orgasmic: A Sexual and Personal Growth Program for Women. The author of this book defines an orgasm as a climax that typically involves emotional encounters and physical changes to the vagina and pelvic regions. The DSM 5 considers anorgasmia for women as a disorder called Female

  • Psychodynamic Sex Therapy

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    The first purpose of treatment for female orgasmic disorder (FOD) is to enable the patient to reach orgasm as desired under any circumstance. The evidence about the effectiveness of psycho-analytically or psycho-dynamically oriented treatments in achieving this goal is not conclusive. A meta-analysis found good evidence for benefit in FOD. The doctors’ approach to sex therapy was one of the first to use both partners in treatment. They indicated that the performance anxiety and pressure that

  • treatment plan

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    erectile dysfunction. To best address the couple’s concerns, treatment will include a multifaceted approach that will integrate a relational form of CBT, Cognitive Family Behavioral Therapy (CBFT) and psychoeducation into a sex therapy approach for anorgasmia. The approach combines “three interrelated treatment strategies: communication exercises, sensate focus exercises, and guided fantasy” (McCabe, 2009, p.221). This blended treatment is designed to reduce Susie’s anxiety, educate the couple about

  • SSRI

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    Citalopram Generic Name: Citalopram Brand name: Celexa, Cipramil INTRODUCTION Citalopram is one of the Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) which are prescribed mainly for depressive episode. INDICATIONS • Depression –FDA approved. • Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) • Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) • Panic disorder • Generalized anxiety disorder • Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) • Social anxiety disorder (social phobia) DOSAGE AND ADMININSTRATION Dosage Forms Tablets

  • Masterbation

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    Human sex research has made great advancements in recent years, however, there remains misconceptions that have yet to be completely exposed. A topic that falls under this category, but is still surrounded by stigma, is masturbation. In the past, mainly beginning in the 18th century, medical professionals began to claim that masturbation could have serious mental and physical health consequences. At that time, masturbation was considered to be immoral and was believed that it could lead to insanity