Deanna Has Never Experienced an Orgasm During Intercourse but Can

question 13

Multiple Choice

Deanna has never experienced an orgasm during intercourse but can achieve orgasm through masturbation. She is concerned that she has an orgasmic disorder. What should Deanna know?

• A)She probably holds some deep-seated resentment toward her partner that needs to be resolved.
• B)She is correct and probably does suffer from female orgasmic disorder.
• C)Many women cannot achieve orgasm through coitus that does not involve direct stimulation of the clitoris.
• D)She probably suffers from guilt and sees sex as something shameful.

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