The persistent or recurrent delay in, or absence of, orgasm following a normal sexual excitement phase.
Women exhibit wide variability in the type or intensity of stimulation that triggers orgasm.
The diagnosis of Female Orgasmic Disorder should be based on the clinician's judgment that the woman's orgasmic capacity is less than would be reasonable for her age, sexual experience, and the adequacy of stimulation she receives. The disturbance causes marked distress or interpersonal difficulty. Diagnostic Criteria for Male Orgasmic Disorder Persistent or recurrent delay in, or absence of, orgasm following a normal sexual excitement phase during sexual activity that the clinician, taking into account the person's age, judges to be adequate in focus, intensity, and duration. The disturbance causes marked distress or interpersonal difficulty.