Which symptom characterizes Female Orgasmic Disorder?

• A. Delay/infrequency/absence of orgasm
• B. Painful ejaculation
• C. Increased arousal
• D. Normal sexual function

Answer: (A)

Difficulty achieving orgasm despite adequate sexual stimulation is the defining feature of Female Orgasmic Disorder. The symptom described—delay in reaching orgasm, infrequency of orgasm, or complete absence of orgasm during sexual activity—captures this core issue: the orgasmic response is persistently impaired even when arousal and stimulation are present, and this causes distress or interpersonal problems.

Other options don’t fit because painful ejaculation is not a characteristic of this disorder, increased arousal is not a problem to diagnose, and normal sexual function indicates no disorder at all.