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Question:
I'm unable to have an orgasm. I also have decreased vaginal lubrication, loss of sensation in the genitals, painful intercourse, orgasmic disorder, low sex drive, lack of sexual desire for 10 years. I'm currently taking Paxil for GAD. I've been taking it for about 9-12 months now. What do you thing the problem is due to: I really believe there is a physical condition. My clitoris is not very sensitive and I get no pleasure at all from vaginal intercourse. I believe the closest I've come to orgasms are in my dreams. There are times when I wake from an erotic dream, still pulsating. OH I WISH I CAN HAVE THESE DREAMS MORE OFTEN!!! Also my first sexual experience was when I was 14, but was not sexually active until I was 18. From age 18 to about 22 my experiences were all with men (the penis people). However, I am now a lesbian, and have only had one sexual partner as a lesbian. Currently I am single, eeeeeeeeeeek and is learning about my body by masturbating. Still no big "BOOOOOM!!"

Answer:
by Rajendra Sathe:
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Inability to climax/orgasm is a commonly reported (from 10 % to 65 % in different studies) problem in women. A host of factors are believed to be responsible and its difficult to pinpoint the exact cause in your case by email. Medication like Paxil is known to cause orgasmic difficulties in men and women. I would suggest you read the book 'Becoming Orgasmic: A sexual growth program for women' by Heiman and LoPiccolo. Alternately visit Betty Dodson's website to know more about orgasms in women. If all this does not help seek help from an AASECT certified counselor in your area by following the link given on the right.

Reviewed by: Scott Gross M. Ed.

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