i have problems reaching orgasm. i have tried everything. ive had to fight for any kind of help, by the way. doctors dont think women really have to have a satisfying sex life like a man does. they always want you to go to counseling. thats a cop out. are there any medicines being tested for women with decreased blood flow to the genital area for instance? it seems as if no one is interested. women have a higher rate of sexual dysfunction than men do and no considers us worth helping. i and alot of women like me are frustrated and it shows in our relationships. donna
Re: frustrated
It's good to voice your frustration. While we don't know what "everything" you've tried, it's surprising you haven't been able to find a doctor or counselor who can help you, considering the number of sex specialists there are.
Let's see if we can get one of our empowHer Experts to help out here.
Posted: Wed., July 30, 2008, 07:07 pm
Frustrated
As you know, you are not alone. Many women feel frustrated by the lack of attention given to a woman's inability to achieve orgasm as well as women's sexual health overall. To understand more about orgasm, you may want to watch some of our interviews with relationship and sex expert Dr. Marty Klein:
Woman Can’t Orgasm During Sex = Sexual Dysfunction?;
What Is A Sensate Focus Exercise?
Just last week, it was discovered that Viagra -- the drug that has helped with male dysfunction may be of some benefit to women on antidepressants:
Sex Help For Women? Viagra May Boost Female Libido in Some Cases
and our subsequent video follow up:
UPDATE: EmpowHer Sexual Health Expert Dr. Goldstein In the News Regarding Viagra's Effect on Women
Also, the wonderful Dr. Deborah Rouse-Raines answered a question from another woman regarding orgasm that I think you will find helpful. You can read the question and Dr. Rouse-Raines answer here:
http://empowher.com/ask/why-cant-i-reach...
And yes, it is frustrating to know that Viagra has been around for 10 years now with Levitra and Cialis close behind, while women are still waiting and wanting. But there are two companies that are looking to at least help with the sex drive portion of orgasm.
BioSante Pharmaceuticals out of Illinois has launched several late-stage studies of a testosterone gel intended to remedy libido loss after menopause. And, a nonhormonal treatment sits on the horizon, with late-stage testing well underway. Boehringer Ingelheim's once-daily pill acts on serotonin receptors in the brain, which is the organ most heavily involved with sexual desire. Studies involve pre-menopausal women bothered by a low sex drive. Whether these pills will lead to orgasm is another story entirely.
http://health.usnews.com/articles/health...
Finally, as Alysia has mentioned, we have forwarded your question to one of our amazing sexual health experts.
Posted: Thu., July 31, 2008, 08:43 am
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