Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder (PGAD)
Recurring unwelcomed, spontaneous sexual arousal unaccompanied by sexual desire is a disorder known as Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder (PGAD). Usually characterized by persistent genital engorgement and erection of the clitoris (in women) or penis (in men), symptoms persist over an extended time and can include a sense of genital fullness or congestion, and genital swelling, tingling, throbbing and/or sensitivity, as well as painful intercourse (known as dyspareunia) and nipple sensitivity. Historically more common in women, men increasingly are reporting the condition. Orgasm or...
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