According to scientists, premature orgasms are not solely a men’s issue.
A study conducted at the Hospital Magalhães Lemos in Portugal revealed that a significant number of women also experience early peaks during sexual activity.
The survey, which involved 510 Portuguese women, found that 40 percent reported suffering from this sexual dysfunction, while 3 percent labeled their experiences as chronic.
While premature ejaculation has been primarily associated with men in the medical community, researchers sought to determine if this issue affects women as well.
A questionnaire was distributed to a diverse group of females aged 18 to 45, focusing on the frequency of premature orgasms, instances of feeling a loss of control over orgasm timing, and whether the issue led to distress.
The results indicated that 40 percent had experienced an orgasm sooner than they preferred at some stage.
Lead researcher Serafim Carvalho commented, “For this group, female premature orgasm represents more than mere annoyance. We believe the level of distress is comparable to what men face.”
Carvalho and his colleagues are optimistic that their findings, published in the journal Sexologies, will promote additional research into female sexual dysfunction, which has been largely overlooked in medical literature.
Their team found vague references in clinical textbooks, and notably, there is no classification for premature orgasms in women in the definitive reference manual for psychiatrists.
The study’s findings showed that the condition may lead to significant issues, resulting in “personal or couple discomfort” during intimate moments.
One participant shared, “I finish very quickly, while my boyfriend isn’t able to keep up, and it’s starting to really affect me.”
“After I orgasm, I feel uncomfortable continuing, the atmosphere shifts, and he often ends up missing out, which makes me feel guilty.”
Despite the notable impact of premature orgasms on many women, a broader issue appears to be an inability to orgasm.
A study in 2010 involving American women highlighted that 54 percent of women aged 18 to 30 reported difficulties in reaching orgasm, identifying it as the most prevalent sexual concern.
Further research is essential to explore the phenomenon of premature orgasms in women and their underlying causes.
