Overview
Inhibited male orgasm, also known as anorgasmia, is characterized by a persistent or recurrent delay in, or absence of, orgasm and ejaculation despite adequate sexual stimulation and desire 1. This condition can cause significant distress and dissatisfaction for affected individuals 1.Diagnosis
Diagnosis involves assessing for a persistent or recurrent delay in, or absence of, orgasm and ejaculation despite adequate sexual stimulation and desire 1.
Distress related to the condition is a key component of the diagnosis 1.
The clinician's role includes appropriate investigation, education, and offering evidence-based treatments 1.Management
Management strategies may include psychological health interventions, behavioral techniques, and pharmacological treatments 1.Key Recommendations
Men experiencing difficulty achieving sexual climax may be diagnosed with delayed ejaculation (DE) 1.
The clinician's role in managing DE includes conducting appropriate investigation, providing education, and offering available treatments that are rational and based on sound scientific data 1.
Several psychological health, behavioral, and pharmacological interventions are available for managing inhibited male orgasm 1.References
1 Shindel AW, Althof SE, Carrier S, Chou R, McMahon CG, Mulhall JP et al.. Disorders of Ejaculation: An AUA/SMSNA Guideline. The Journal of urology 2022. link