Persistent genital arousal disorder

Persistent genital arousal disorder
Other namesPGAD
SpecialtySexology, neurology Edit this on Wikidata

Persistent genital arousal disorder (PGAD), originally called persistent sexual arousal syndrome (PSAS),[1] is spontaneous, persistent, unwanted and uncontrollable genital arousal in the absence of sexual stimulation or sexual desire,[2][3] and is typically not relieved by orgasm.[3][4] Instead, multiple orgasms over hours or days may be required for relief.[4]

PGAD occurs in people of both sexes.[5][4][6] It has been compared to priapism in male and female genitalia.[6][7] PGAD is rare and is not well understood.[2][4] The literature is inconsistent with the nomenclature. It is distinguished from hypersexuality, which is characterized as heightened sexual desire.[1][4]

  1. ^ a b Richard Balon; Robert Taylor Segraves (2009). Clinical Manual of Sexual Disorders. American Psychiatric Pub. p. 193. ISBN 978-1-58562-905-3. Retrieved February 8, 2018.
  2. ^ a b Gerald L. Andriole (2013). Year Book of Urology 2013, E-Book. Elsevier Health Sciences. p. 160. ISBN 978-1-4557-7316-9. Retrieved February 8, 2018.
  3. ^ a b David A. Gordon; Mark R. Katlic (2017). Pelvic Floor Dysfunction and Pelvic Surgery in the Elderly: An Integrated Approach. Springer. p. 259. ISBN 978-1-4939-6554-0. Retrieved February 8, 2018.
  4. ^ a b c d e Brian A. Sharpless (2016). Unusual and Rare Psychological Disorders: A Handbook for Clinical Practice and Research. Oxford University Press. pp. 110–120. ISBN 978-0-19-024586-3. Retrieved February 8, 2018.
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  6. ^ a b Kevan R. Wylie (2015). ABC of Sexual Health. John Wiley & Sons. p. 52. ISBN 978-1-118-66556-5. Retrieved February 8, 2018.
  7. ^ Sandra R. Leiblum (2006). Principles and Practice of Sex Therapy, Fourth Edition. Guilford Press. p. 60. ISBN 1-60623-827-2. Retrieved October 14, 2019.