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  • Psychology
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  • Female orgasm difficulties are frequently discussed on Reddit.
  • These discussions highlight implications for mental health and relationships.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate women's experiences discussing orgasms on Reddit.
  • To qualitatively analyze topics related to orgasm difficulties and their impact on quality of life.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of posts from the subreddit r/TwoXChromosomes using keywords "orgasm" and "climax".
  • Qualitative analysis using grounded theory approach with two independent coders.

Main Results:

  • Top themes included orgasm (32.2%), psychological factors (17.8%), relationships (15.4%), and treatment (10.7%).
  • Five major categories emerged: psychological aspects, difficulty orgasming with partners, partner responses, types of orgasms, and treatments.
  • Key themes involved emotional components, trauma, partner-related difficulties, varied stimulation needs, and self-treatment.

Conclusions:

  • Reddit discussions offer patient perspectives on orgasm difficulties, psychosocial implications, and treatments.
  • Few participants discussed orgasmic dysfunction with healthcare providers, suggesting it may not be perceived as a health issue.
  • Findings can guide future patient-oriented research on female orgasms.