Author
Dr.Sneha J
MBBS, MD (AIIMS), DNB (OBG), FIRM (REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE, RGUHS)
Author
Dr.Sneha J
MBBS, MD (AIIMS), DNB (OBG), FIRM (REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE, RGUHS)
Sexual arousal is characterized by increased blood flow to the genital regions (vulva, vagina and clitoris). The length of the vagina increases by about 1 cm prior to orgasm. The clitoral hood gets retracted.
With orgasm, there is release of the sexual tension built up during the previous phases of sexual stimulation. Involuntary contractions occur in the vagina and uterus. There is an increase in the heart rate, blood pressure and breathing.
It feels very good and lasts a few seconds.
If you feel that you are not satisfied sexually, help is available. Contact your healthcare provider specialized in sexual medicine.
If it is due to a hormonal condition, the imbalance must be corrected. Drugs need to be replaced with the safer ones with fewer side effects.
Most of the time, simple education regarding anatomy and clearing the doubts will help in correction of the dysfunction. Occasionally more intense sex / couple therapy may be required.
Pelvic floor strengthening will improve the orgasms.
A newer option is injection of Platelet rich plasma (PRP) similar to O shot into the clitoris, vagina and labia. This treatment has been proven to be of benefit in few women suffering with inadequate orgasms.
Help is available. It is important to visit the right healthcare provider offering sexual medicine services.