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Definition

Male orgasmic disorder may be defined as a persistent or recurrent inability to achieve orgasm despite lengthy sexual contact or while participating in sexual intercourse.

The mental health professional's handbook, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders(DSM-IV-TR), includes this disorder among the sexual dysfunctions, along with premature ejaculation, dyspareunia, and others.

Description

The individual affected by male orgasmic disorder is unable to experience an orgasm following a normal...