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What Is Persistent Sexual Arousal Syndrome?

ABC News   |  Carol Berczuk and John Quinones   |   February 21, 2008 05:51 PM

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PSAS, identified and named just six years ago, remains a mysterious condition that thousands of women wish they didn't have. They are constantly on the edge of orgasm regardless of time, place or circumstance. And while this situation might sound desirable, funny or just plain weird it is actually akin to being a prisoner: a nightmarish reality where a woman's body acts independently of her own desires.

ABC News spoke with four women who all experience unwanted sexual sensations. Heather Dearmon, Nancy Austin, and two women who requested anonymity (referred to as Lauren and Emily) all suffer from unintended sexual arousal.

What Is Persistent Sexual Arousal Syndrome?

 
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- clumberfeet I'm a Fan of clumberfeet permalink
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What Is Persistent Sexual Arousal Syndrome?

Being 20 something. Ah yes I remember it well.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 05:00 PM on 02/25/2008
- mediamarv I'm a Fan of mediamarv permalink
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It's having Eva Green in the tub with me... like n that still from the movie.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 04:09 PM on 02/22/2008
- dora rice I'm a Fan of dora rice permalink
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someone dreamed up a book to make money with....here are men who have PSAS but not women , they have a hart time in general getting aroused, the way a woman is build...all BS...

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 10:06 AM on 02/25/2008
- UtahLiberal435 I'm a Fan of UtahLiberal435 permalink

Not to make light, but this is obviously an extremely rare female condition. Unfortunately.

But clinically, I'm curious, does Houston 500 therapy work?

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 04:06 PM on 02/22/2008
- loril I'm a Fan of loril permalink

Wow. Too much of a good thing.

Seriously, though. This does sound awful. And it is obvious by the comments that most of us find it hard not to joke about it. But imagine if you really had to deal with this 24/7?

The accompanying photo proves the point that nobody empathizes with this admittedly bizarre sounding problem. Just some constantly aroused people lolling about in the tub together, ready to get it on.

If the small percentage of women who live with this are being driven to the brink of suicide, it can't be a laughing matter. (But the topic certainly lends itself. Wait until the late-night guys get ahold of it.)

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 02:14 PM on 02/22/2008
- amanda85 I'm a Fan of amanda85 permalink

"What Is Persistent Sexual Arousal Syndrome?"

I believe it's called male. ;)

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 09:39 AM on 02/22/2008
- lyingtruth I'm a Fan of lyingtruth permalink

Doesn't nearly every man have this condition...?

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 12:23 AM on 02/22/2008
- MerhabaAbi I'm a Fan of MerhabaAbi permalink

Yes, at least from the age 13 until 20. Constantly.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 08:24 AM on 02/22/2008
- amanda85 I'm a Fan of amanda85 permalink

Uh? Discounting dirty old men? ;)

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 05:20 PM on 02/22/2008
- RadicalRepublican I'm a Fan of RadicalRepublican permalink

And we don't even get to call it a syndrome.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 08:26 AM on 02/22/2008
- degjack I'm a Fan of degjack permalink


That damn tub looks CROWDED!!!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 08:50 PM on 02/21/2008
- larry278 I'm a Fan of larry278 permalink

This blog shows that we've lost interest in the '08 campaign. This ABC story is more interesting than Sen McCain's alleged love affair story in the NYT.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 06:56 PM on 02/21/2008
- mckinley I'm a Fan of mckinley permalink

Imagining McCain in flagrante? Of course America would rather not think about that!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 07:02 AM on 02/29/2008
- ibsteve2u I'm a Fan of ibsteve2u permalink
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Women who are too sensitive? Well, I never...

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 06:33 PM on 02/21/2008
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