Which treatment option is listed for Female Orgasmic Disorder?

• A. CBT
• B. Psychodynamic
• C. Psychoeducation
• D. Masturbation

Answer: (D)

Masturbation is used as a practical, hands-on technique in sex therapy to address Female Orgasmic Disorder. By guiding a person through self-stimulation, therapy helps them discover what types of touch, pace, and stimulation reliably lead to orgasm, reducing performance anxiety and improving sexual confidence. This self-exploration creates a personal map of arousal and orgasm triggers that can be applied during partnered sex or shared with a partner, making it a direct method to restore the ability to climax. While broader therapies such as cognitive approaches or psychoeducation can support treatment, masturbation specifically targets the core ability to experience orgasm by teaching the individual to recognize and cue their own sexual responses.