According to the DSM-5, a difficulty experiencing orgasm and/or markedly reduced intensity of orgasmic sensations in women is called ________.

A) female orgasmic disorder
B) vaginismus
C) erectile disorder
D) female pre-ejaculatory orgasmic dysfunction

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Amanda Gusumano · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  The DSM-5 defines female orgasmic disorder as difficulty experiencing orgasm and/or the markedly reduced intensity of orgasmic sensations in women. Vaginismus is a recurrent or persistent involuntary spasm of the musculature of the outer third of the vagina that interferes with sexual intercourse. Erectile disorder (or erectile dysfunction) is a persistent inability to achieve or maintain an erection for satisfactory sexual performance. Female pre-ejaculatory orgasmic dysfunction is not a recognized term in the DSM-5.

According to the DSM-5, a difficulty experiencing orgasm and/or markedly reduced intensity of orgasmic sensations in women is called ________.

A) female orgasmic disorder
B) vaginismus
C) erectile disorder
D) female pre-ejaculatory orgasmic dysfunction

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According to the DSM-5, a difficulty experiencing orgasm and/or markedly reduced intensity of orgasmic sensations in women is called ________.A) female orgasmic disorderB) vaginismusC) erectile disorderD) female pre-ejaculatory orgasmic dysfunction

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According to the DSM-5, a difficulty experiencing orgasm and/or markedly reduced intensity of orgasmic sensations in women is called ________.

A) female orgasmic disorder
B) vaginismus
C) erectile disorder
D) female pre-ejaculatory orgasmic dysfunction