Every Saturday the CSPH highlights some new research in the field of Human Sexuality. This week we’re looking at a new study on the female anorgasmia treatments. Female sexual pleasure is all too often ignored by our society, especially as a real and important medical issue that often needs to be addressed. The shame surrounding the female orgasm, all to often described as a mythical creature eluding the grasp of man, has led to a dearth of information. Luckily the veil is lifting slowly and studies have begun to emerge investigating women’s pleasure. Studies have found that of women ages 18-59, 43% report that they have exhibited some type of sexual dysfunction. That’s almost half! Further results found that 32% of women did not have interest in sex and 26% could not experience orgasm. These results are disheartening and just go to show that women need more education to be able to understand the needs, desires, and preferences of their bodies. The level of comfort required to have a healthy sexual relationship with yourself can only be found when the world around you is open to recognizing the complex sexualities of women.
This research has lead to an experimental drug produced by Trimel that is thought to help women more easily reach orgasm, TBS-2. Sounds great, right? The drug is still in early stages and it is unclear as to whether or not it will actually work. TBS-2 is administered through an intranasal gel, a little squirt up your nose. This releases the chemicals slowly and safely into your bloodstream. Basically it is testosterone, one of the bodies natural hormones that has been shown in numerous studies to peripherally affect sexual desire. The treatment promises minimal side-effects that are often associated with hormonal treatments. With the help of this drug the company claims women can overcome anorgasmia, finding sexual pleasure much more easily.
Whether or not this treatment will be safe and effective is still in question, but regardless its emergence encourages women to talk about their own sexual pleasure and desire. I think that anything that opens the doors to communication about sexuality is a good thing. The medical community so often ignores women’s bodies that it is refreshing to know that options are being made available for women, not just men. This could lead to more informational and educational materials to encourage women to learn about their bodies and the many complexities of sexuality.
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