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Chapter Three : 

Chapter Three Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder

Features : 

Features Arousal Persists for an Extended Period of Time Signs do not Resolve with Orgasm Signs are not Related to Desire Nonsexual Stimuli may Trigger Arousal Signs are Uninvited, Intrusive and Unwanted

Distinctions : 

Distinctions Hypersexuality Strong, frequent feelings accompanied by intrusive fantasies and high frequencies of masturbation &/or sex Excessive feelings of sexual desire with or without arousal PGAD—genital sensations in the absence of sexual desire

PGAD Theories : 

PGAD Theories Central &/or Neurological changes Head injuries, Seizure disorders, et. al. Medications SSRIs or SNRIs Psychological Vulnerabilities Sexual Abuse, Stress

Presentation : 

Presentation Women Who Report Multiple (100s) Orgasms Case Example: 63-year old Woman Anorgasmic History Became Multiple Orgasmic More Physiological than Sexual in Character Grew Up in a Sexually Repressed Environment

PGAD Treatment : 

PGAD Treatment Social Support www.psas_support.com/ Pelvic Massage Pelvic Therapist Medication Example: Depakote, SNRIs Cognitive-Behavioral Self-Defeating to Self-Appreciating