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Anorgasmia

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Last reviewed: 04.07.2025

Anorgasmia is the absence of orgasm and the achievement of the highest point of pleasure during sex.

The fact is that most of the female population suffers from this. As for men, it is quite rare. Many believe that anorgasmia is a serious disease, for others it is just a deviation from the norm. But what is it really? In fact, it is a complex problem that arises at the level of psychological and physiological aspects.

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Causes of anorgasmia

In fact, there are many reasons for anorgasmia. Therefore, it is worth examining this problem from the point of view of various factors.

  • Inexperienced lover. This "problem" occurs when a young girl has sex with a guy but does not reach orgasm. This is the most common phenomenon, but with time and experience it passes. Often, a change of sexual partner can affect this process. Because each person has their own "mechanism" and "technique".
  • Physiological features. For this reason, anorgasmia occurs quite rarely. It may be associated with congenital or acquired anomalies in the development of the genitals. It is very easy to determine this, you just need to visit a gynecologist. It should be noted once again that this occurs extremely rarely.
  • Gynecological diseases. The fact is that due to their anatomical structure, some women experience pain during sex. Therefore, achieving orgasm is reduced to nothing. This can be affected by diseases of the genitourinary system, adhesions, infectious diseases and general vaginal dryness.
  • Hormonal disorders. In many women, it often fluctuates from one extreme to the other. Especially when taking certain medications, many of which cause side effects. Thyroid diseases greatly affect a woman's hormonal background.
  • Level of mental development and intelligence. What is most interesting is that the smarter a person is, the more difficult it is for him to relax and give in to instinctive urges. Japanese scientists were able to make this conclusion. It is very difficult for such women to switch from everyday affairs to this activity. Representatives of the fair sex are often frigid, so it is very difficult to bring them to orgasm. In this case, only an individual approach is needed.
  • Psychological factors. Overfatigue, poor sleep, poor health, childhood trauma, stress and many other things fully affect the achievement of orgasm. All these factors taken together can discourage the desire to do anything. In this case, anorgasmia occurs.

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Symptoms of anorgasmia

Symptoms of anorgasmia appear in the absence of orgasm. The reasons for this phenomenon were described above. The fact is that a physically healthy person can suffer from such a "disease" or problem. Everyone calls this phenomenon in their own way.

There are special reasons that contribute to this. As for the symptoms, there is only one. During sex, a man or a woman does not reach the highest point of pleasure. As for the male part of the population, this happens extremely rarely.

There are no other symptoms. From the very understanding of anorgasmia, everything becomes more than clear. This problem manifests itself everywhere in the same way. It does not matter whether it is a man or a woman. A person cannot achieve orgasm and this is influenced by a number of factors, ranging from psychological problems to serious diseases. As for the latter, in this case we are talking about women. Anorgasmia is a rather serious "disease" among the female population.

Anorgasmia in men

Anorgasmia in men is a very rare phenomenon. It occurs only on an emotional level. Almost no man suffers from this problem.

Thus, such a phenomenon in males occurs against the background of psychological disorders. Teenage traumas that were suffered in childhood and adolescence affect the normal understanding of sexual intercourse. It is necessary to fight such a problem either independently or with the help of a psychologist.

Another common cause of anorgasmia in men is the so-called "getting stuck" at the Oedipus or Electra stage. The fact is that at the age of 5-7, the first rudiments of attraction to members of the opposite sex are formed in a child. If parents behave negatively during this period, this will be imprinted in the child's memory and will lead to serious problems in the future. This is all about the psychological factors of anorgasmia development.

Organic causes occur with neurological damage, and at any level. For example, it can be the brain, pelvic nerves or spinal cord. However, such causes of lack of orgasm are extremely rare. Anorgasmia in men is almost never seen.

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Anorgasmia in women

Why does anorgasmia occur in women? The fact is that this "disease" is most common among the fair sex. There are several main reasons for this.

First of all, a lot depends on the psychological state of the woman. If she has unpleasant memories of a sexual nature, then anorgasmia is inevitable. A lot also depends on the woman's partner, if he does not know her habits and does not understand how to please her, then problems arise. In addition, there are various abnormal developments of the genitals. In this case, an individual approach is needed.

Gynecological diseases also affect the absence of orgasm. Hormonal disorders make their contribution. What is most interesting is that even high intelligence can cause the development of such a phenomenon. Because it is not easy for a woman to switch from her everyday problems and completely surrender to instinct.

There are also psychological problems. They can accumulate and eventually a woman can become frigid. Therefore, it is necessary to fight your own problems. Anorgasmia requires an immediate solution!

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Situational anorgasmia

In this case, it means the absence of an orgasm in a specific situation. There may be several reasons for this.

First of all, it is the "work" of the partner himself. If a woman has just started her sexual life with this particular partner, then they may need time to get used to each other and learn sexual habits. Usually this happens very quickly, but it directly depends on the person himself.

Situational orgasms are quite common. Much depends on the state of the partners, as well as the general situation. Often, a woman simply cannot relax, which is why she does not have an orgasm.

It is difficult to call this a problem at all, because such cases are usually isolated. They depend on the state of the partners at the moment and the events happening around. As a rule, this is a matter of chance and it is not worth talking about such a "problem" seriously. Situational anorgasmia occurs much more often in women than in men.

Primary anorgasmia

What is primary anorgasmia and why does it occur? This "symptom" indicates that a woman has never had an orgasm. This problem may arise due to psychological and physiological factors.

So, some partners do not strive to help their partner achieve orgasm. That is why this problem is so common. Naturally, this can also be influenced by changes in the woman's body. Therefore, first of all, it is worth determining the cause of this phenomenon.

Sometimes psychological factors also influence primary anorgasmia. For example, for some reason a woman cannot relax and the entire process does not bring her any pleasure.

In such cases, you need to understand the reasons for this phenomenon. Basically, this is solved with your partner. If listing "discontents" and attempts to solve them have not yielded anything, you need to go to a sexologist. Otherwise, anorgasmia can develop into a more serious problem that will have to be solved by other methods.

False anorgasmia

First of all, it is worth understanding what it is. So, false anorgasmia implies incompleteness of the orgiastic stage in multiorgasmic women. Moreover, all this is accompanied by a feeling of complete dissatisfaction.

This phenomenon is more common in women than in men. Previously, it was called "frigidity", but now it has acquired a new meaning. In any case, no matter what it is called, it is necessary to fight the problem. Thus, additional stimulation of the clitoris can help.

So, false anorgasmia is a condition when a woman does not experience an orgasm or it is weak. In this case, there is no need to worry, this phenomenon is usually rare. In addition, the concept of false anorgasmia also characterizes a weak orgasm, when a woman is able to get multiple. There is no need to worry about this, it does not happen that often. In general, such anorgasmia is not a cause for concern at all.

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Coital anorgasmia

Coital anorgasmia, is there any reason to worry? In fact, there is no reason to worry. But much depends on why this problem appeared and at what age.

So, coital anorgasmia is understood as a complete absence of orgasm during all sexual acts. But this phenomenon occurs only when having sex with a partner. As a rule, as a result of masturbation, orgasm is present. In this case, it is necessary to identify the problem and try to solve it yourself.

But partners do not always manage to understand the situation. In this case, a consultation with a sexologist and a gynecologist is necessary, if we are talking about a woman. As a rule, taking hormonal drugs, vitamins, antidepressants, tranquilizers and stimulants solves this problem.

It is important not to delay and go to see a doctor in time. This is a completely normal phenomenon that needs to be dealt with. Because anorgasmia can completely lead to a lack of desire to have sex.

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Treatment of anorgasmia

What is the treatment of anorgasmia? First of all, it is identifying the reason why there is no orgasm and only then choosing a solution to the problem.

So, women and men have one common reason for anorgasmia. These are psychological factors, including traumas regarding the first sexual experience and other problems. In this case, it is worth trying to solve all this on your own. So to speak, understand yourself. If this does not bear fruit, then it is time to go to a sexologist. A doctor's consultation will help you understand the problem and choose the best way to solve it.

If we talk about men, they have organic causes of anorgasmia. In this case, a urologist comes to the rescue. But this happens very rarely, so everything ends with just a visit to the urologist.

In women, the reasons for the development of anorgasmia are much greater. The main ones are psychological trauma, as well as hormonal imbalances and gynecological diseases. In this case, you cannot do without consulting an experienced gynecologist. He will diagnose the problem and find ways to solve it. Anorgasmia is a serious reason to think about your sex life.

Treatment of anorgasmia in women

Treatment of anorgasmia in women first of all requires identifying the problem. Because there are quite a few factors that cause anorgasmia. Therefore, it is worth moving on to considering this issue from the point of view of many reasons.

So, the most common option is psychological "trauma". In this case, you can try to analyze everything that is happening on your own. But this rarely gives any positive results. Therefore, an experienced sexologist comes to the rescue.

If the cause lies in a gynecological disease. Then first of all it is necessary to diagnose it, and then start treatment. Thus, the chance to get rid of anorgasmia increases several times. Hormonal disorders also contribute. Therefore, it is necessary to monitor your own condition, and especially the thyroid gland. After all, it affects hormones. Many factors require more detailed consideration. Because it is clearly impossible to solve the problem in a general way. Anorgasmia is a serious problem that requires an immediate solution.

Treatment of anorgasmia in men

How is anorgasmia treated in men? In this case, everything depends on the factors that led to this condition. The fact is that it does not just happen. There have always been and are reasons for this state of affairs.

If we talk about psychological factors of anorgasmia, then it is necessary to fight it independently. Try to overcome all those problems that were in childhood or contributed to the emergence of this "disease". Otherwise, an ordinary psychologist comes to the rescue. If this does not help, it is necessary to go to a sexologist. The fact is that psychological problems are more common than organic ones. Therefore, such phenomena must be nipped in the bud, so that this does not lead to a more serious development of the "disease".

Touching upon organic factors of development of events, it is worth mentioning that this issue is resolved exclusively with a urologist andrologist. In general, much depends on what caused the development of the "problem". Anorgasmia does not appear just like that, especially in men.

Prevention of anorgasmia

Prevention of anorgasmia is very specific. So men need to monitor their psychological health. If there are any sexual traumas or unpleasant memories, then they should be suppressed. More serious problems are solved together with a urologist. It is important not to delay solving the problem, so that everything does not get worse in the future. In general, for a man this is a very rare phenomenon.

As for a woman, she should monitor her health. Do not allow gynecological diseases to develop. If they do exist, timely treatment will correct the situation. Hormonal imbalance seriously affects sexual desire and orgasm. Therefore, it is necessary to monitor the condition of the thyroid gland, it affects the "jump" of hormones in a woman's body.

In general, it is worth simply throwing all problems aside if they are not serious. This is especially true for people with a high level of intelligence. You need to be able to relax and give in to instincts, but in moderation. In this case, anorgasmia will not be scary.


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