New Developments in Sexual Health for Women with Orgasmic Dysfunction, According to Madeleine M. Castellanos MD, NYC Sex Therapist
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Studies show that up to 25% of women have orgasmic dysfunction, meaning they are unable to or have difficulty reaching orgasm. Recently, several new developments in sexual medicine have made headlines, promising to offer an increase in orgasmic potential. Two procedures, the O-Shot and a newly patented implant, promise pleasurable results, but not without a high price tag and added risk.
“The O-shot makes many claims regarding orgasm and sensation, but it is an invasive and expensive procedure that is not yet scientifically proven. Plus, you run the risk of scar tissue or the possibility of getting an uncomfortable sensation instead of a pleasurable one afterwards”
“Orgasmic dysfunction can be very frustrating,” says Madeleine M Castellanos MD, NYC Sex Therapist and Founder of Reclaim your Sexuality.com. “While there’s no equivalent to Viagra for women, it’s good that scientists are working on addressing the sexual dysfunction that many women experience, even if some of their methods seem extreme.”
Clinical trials begin later this year for an orgasm implant, just patented in the U.S. A small box is surgically inserted under the skin of the patients’ buttocks with electrodes implanted in the spinal cord. The device promises to offer orgasms at the click of a button.
Administered by a doctor, The O-Shot ($1,500) is a vaginal injection of platelet-rich plasma from a woman’s own blood, which hopes to stimulate the growth of new cells in the vaginal walls and clitoris. O-Shot claims that this increases sensitivity to stimulation, but there have been no scientific studies to show what the effects truly are.
The inability to orgasm often stems from weakened pelvic floor muscles, which can occur with childbirth or after menopause. Fixing this root cause naturally solves orgasmic dysfunction without surgery, needles or medication. Intensity ($229) exercises and tones the pelvic floor muscles which can improve a woman’s sexual experience while providing targeted stimulation to increase orgasm. Intensity is scientifically designed to restore intimacy and pleasure and it can be used in the privacy of the home.
Often, painful sex and the inability to orgasm or even relax enough to enjoy sex is caused by vaginal dryness. The good news is that this condition is easily rectified. Women can find immediate relief and day-to-day comfort by using Replens Moisturizer once or twice per week with effects lasting for a full 3 days. It’s estrogen free and provides comfort by replenishing natural vaginal moisture. As with dry skin that you experience on your face and hands, regular vaginal moisturizing may be necessary to prevent dryness from recurring. Intimacy can also be more enjoyable by using a good silicone lube just before sex.
“The O-shot makes many claims regarding orgasm and sensation, but it is an invasive and expensive procedure that is not yet scientifically proven. Plus, you run the risk of scar tissue or the possibility of getting an uncomfortable sensation instead of a pleasurable one afterwards,” says Dr. Castellanos. “I recommend trying natural solutions first, like Intensity, a long-acting moisturizer like Replens for daily comfort and a good silicone lube just before sex. Hopefully, you’ll slide right back to yourself in no time.”
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