"For over 20 years of our marriage, sex was rare. I love my husband intensely, and he is everything I could desire in a partner. However, sex has always been an issue."
"About eight years ago, I was diagnosed with persistent genital arousal disorder. For an asexual person, I felt like I'd been hit with a load of bricks."
"We explored swinging. Fun! But with PGAD, orgasms are everything ... and unfortunately, I struggle to achieve them."
"There are pills I can take that kill my sex drive, but there are side effects and we'd both miss the sexual intimacy."
A woman in her 60s, married for 36 years, identifies as asexual and has faced sexual challenges throughout her marriage. After being diagnosed with persistent genital arousal disorder (PGAD), she hoped for a positive change in her sexual relationship with her husband. Despite exploring options like swinging, she struggles to achieve orgasm and experiences discomfort. While some relief comes from intimacy with her husband, it does not meet the demands of PGAD. The couple has tried various solutions but continues to face difficulties in their sexual compatibility.
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