Which disorder describes recurrent difficulties reaching orgasm after normal sexual arousal?

Which disorder describes recurrent difficulties reaching orgasm after normal sexual arousal?

• A. Sexual desire disorders
• B. Sexual aversion disorder
• C. Orgasmic disorder
• D. Sexual arousal disorder

Answer: (C)

The main idea here is identifying where in the sexual response cycle the problem occurs. When arousal happens normally but there is repeated difficulty reaching orgasm after that arousal, the condition described fits orgasmic disorder. This means the person experiences ongoing or recurrent trouble achieving orgasm despite adequate sexual stimulation and excitement, which can cause distress or impairment in functioning. Other options describe problems at different points: a disorder of arousal involves trouble becoming or staying physically aroused rather than reaching orgasm; aversion disorder centers on avoidance or fear of sexual activity; desire disorders involve a diminished interest in sexual activity. None of these pinpoint the specific issue of repeatedly not achieving orgasm after normal arousal, so orgasmic disorder is the best match.

The main idea here is identifying where in the sexual response cycle the problem occurs. When arousal happens normally but there is repeated difficulty reaching orgasm after that arousal, the condition described fits orgasmic disorder. This means the person experiences ongoing or recurrent trouble achieving orgasm despite adequate sexual stimulation and excitement, which can cause distress or impairment in functioning.

Other options describe problems at different points: a disorder of arousal involves trouble becoming or staying physically aroused rather than reaching orgasm; aversion disorder centers on avoidance or fear of sexual activity; desire disorders involve a diminished interest in sexual activity. None of these pinpoint the specific issue of repeatedly not achieving orgasm after normal arousal, so orgasmic disorder is the best match.