Problems With Orgasm Chapter 1 Summary

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I decided to complete my reflection assignment on chapter 6: Problems with Orgasm. The author Dr. Karen M. Donahey gives us three different cases of 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 Orgasmic Disorder (FOD) which is defined as not being able to achieve an orgasm and encounter …show more content…

These couples would complain about not being able to achieve an orgasm. When the clinical social worker investigates more into the case she finds out the client does have an orgasm, but only with masturbation, manual or oral stimulation. According to the DSM-5, these clients do not meet criteria for FOD due to the client being able to achieve an orgasm just not through intercourse. In some of her other cases, clients had also complained about not having an organism or unsure if they had an organism. When the client gave a description of the situation the client reported she did not have the same effects as the women do in movies or magazines. I find that an orgasm is different for everyone. Some really enjoy it and say it’s the best feeling they ever had. Some say it’s mediocre and others report they never had an organism. I have even heard people say they have faked an orgasm.
As part of the assessing Female Orgasmic Disorder the clinician asks clients and/or couples to participate in the sexual status examination this is when the client will describe a typical sexual scenario. With the scenario given by the client, the clinician is able to get an idea on what questions to ask and what areas she can go more in depth with client problems. By the author gathering this information she is able to create a treatment plan. Gathering any type of history is very important

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