Three US States to Consider Allowing Medical Marijuana for Female Orgasm Difficulty
A growing movement is underway to recognize female orgasm difficulty (FOD) as a qualifying condition for medical marijuana use. Three states – Oregon, New Mexico, and Arkansas – are set to hold public meetings and accept comments on the issue.
FOD, also known as female orgasm disorder, affects an estimated 4 in 10 women, leading to a range of negative impacts on mental and physical health. Researchers have found that cannabis can help improve orgasm ease, frequency, and satisfaction in women with FOD.
Clinical sexologist and researcher Suzanne Mulvehill has been at the forefront of the push to add FOD as a qualifying condition for medical marijuana. She notes that women with FOD experience higher rates of mental health issues, prescription medication use, and sexual abuse compared to women without FOD.
Mulvehill and her colleague, Dr. Jordan Tishler, have conducted research showing that cannabis can help women with FOD achieve orgasm more easily and frequently. A recent survey found that 71% of women with FOD reported that cannabis use increased their orgasm ease, while 73% reported improved frequency.
The efforts to add FOD as a qualifying condition for medical marijuana are part of a broader push to address the stigma surrounding women’s sexual health issues. Mulvehill notes that while erectile dysfunction is widely recognized as a legitimate medical condition, women’s sexual health issues have historically been stigmatized and shamed.
The push to add FOD as a qualifying condition for medical marijuana has gained momentum in recent months. In June, a board in Connecticut voted unanimously to approve FOD as a qualifying condition, and officials in Illinois have also recommended its adoption.
As more states consider the issue, Mulvehill is expanding her advocacy and education efforts. She is developing training programs for therapists on incorporating cannabis as a treatment for FOD and plans to launch a podcast on the topic later this year.
The research on cannabis and female orgasm is ongoing, with studies suggesting that the substance can have a positive impact on sexual function and pleasure. A recent study found that 70% of surveyed adults reported that cannabis use before sex increased desire and improved orgasms, while 62.5% reported enhanced pleasure during masturbation.
While more research is needed, the growing body of evidence suggests that cannabis may be a valuable tool in addressing female orgasm difficulty. As the movement to add FOD as a qualifying condition for medical marijuana continues to gain momentum, it is likely that we will see more women gaining access.
