Frigidity in Women, With Special Reference to Postpartum Frigidity

Abstract

Frigidity may be either true frigidity or pseudo f rigidity, the latter implying capability of sexual arousal with or without orgasm. Gynecologists may diagnose true frigidity but rarely can treat it. Pseudo f rigidity, resulting from psycho- sexual problems, constitutes most frigidity in women and is a condition that physicians must recognize and hope to treat. Educational treatment is best and usually is most effective in postpartum frigidity. Hypnotherapy and psychiatric treatment are suggested if other therapeutic measures fail.