I’ve knocked at the door, rung the door bell, and then knocked harder. Every now and then I catch a glimpse of her through the window or I think she is sitting next to me on the couch, but when I check again, she’s not there. My dearest companion seems to be lost or in hiding or at least playing a very good game of hide-n-seek. Of course, what I really mean by “companion” is . . . my clitoris. And what is really going on is an unfortunate case of Anorgasmia.
According to the Mayo clinic, anorgasmia is the medical term for regular difficulty reaching orgasm after ample sexual stimulation. There are several reasons why you may be unable to climax. Many women need clitoral stimulation in order to orgasm. The clitoris has 8,000 nerve endings, so it stands to reason that it is a very valuable piece of equipment. But, sometimes, for various reasons, all of those nerve endings fail us.
Often, it can be an emotional or mental block that keeps us from experiencing the rainbow that is the clitoris. Sometimes our up-bringing can keep us from exploring ourselves sexually, and then we stay in the dark when it comes to how much return that little candy can bring us. But, here’s a lesser known factoid: That prescription you’ve been taking for however long, could be causing your clitoris to drift off to sleep.
And that is where my problem comes in. I started taking omeprazole, and within the first two weeks my clitoris went from lively to lazy. At first I blew it off. Not every orgasm can be spectacular, right? But then, while sensation was still there, I stopped orgasming completely. Then it moved to just being asleep with the occasional slight perk up. I did a bit of research and found that omeprazole can cause sexual disfunction in men, but unfortunately, it’s one of those side-effects that hasn’t been studied very much in women.
Now, if you call and no one answers, don’t panic. Do your homework. How long has it been going on? Are you taking any new medications, or any medication at all? Are you experiencing more stress recently? Take stock and take care; your clit will thank you.
Beware!! Drugs, illicit and prescription, can have huge effects on your sexual experience. Pay attention to how your whole body responds to medication. Don’t just grin and bear it! Speak up.
Luckily, my treatment is only for a couple of months, and the drug has a short life — meaning it will be out of my system within about a week. Thankfully, things will go back to normal for me.
What is your normal? Are you happy with it? Let’s talk. Email me for a free initial consultation or schedule an appointment.
Nathalie
Update: Coming Back to Life