Orgasm, Inc.

Extraordinary behind-the-scenes access reveals a drug company's fevered race to develop the first FDA-approved Viagra for women - and offers a humorous but sobering look inside the cash-fueled pharmaceutical industry.

According to the Food and Drug Administration, female sexual dysfunction or FSD is characterized by: a Lack of interest, a lack of desire and a sometime painful intercourse. (Does that rule out rough sex?)
Going by those guidelines, it is easy to see that there are a great deal of women who believe they suffer from FSD.  Many women are just getting older and refusing to accept the change in their bodies, although understandably, the issue is not entirely Physiological. Some women have been a victim of assault, some have body issues, some have religious issues, some are due in part to the use of other drugs. Each of these can be a contributing factor towards sexual dysfunction, But there is no concrete definition of FSD because it's so complex of an issue. There's not even an explanation of how FSD even became characterized as a "disease" But once the idea gained FDA approval, the race was on.

Orgasm, inc. also covers a woman who has been unable to receive an orgasm. She fully believes she's not normal and therefore must be diseased. Coming from a religious background where "The flesh was evil and you're never to give yourself over to the flesh," she subjects herself to many medical treatments in order to try and achieve what for her has been an elusive release.  [In my opinion, Her overly religious upbringing has stunted her sexually. She needs a fucking therapist NOT a pharmacist.]


It is both american and human to blame someone/something else for our problems. But the thing that interests me, is that the bulk of voices loudly claiming that women have FSD and can be treated by drugs, are men.
What about the women that are pressing this issue. Do those women who work for the drug company really believe in fsd. Are they speaking from experience? What about the female doctors? Is it about the money?

With all of that being said, This is what I've learned from the film:

• Drug industries have a vested interest in diseases. If they can diagnose and treat an isis with their drugs, they make much more money. (There's a lot of money to be made telling people they are sick and selling them the cure)
• After any drug is approved, doctors can legally prescribe it for any use.
• In relation to fsd, viagra is no more effective than sugar pills.
• The usa makes up just 5% of the worlds population but it accounts for about 60% of the worlds spending on prescription drugs.

This film is another example of why sex ed needs to be taught. Listen, 70% of orgasms start with direct clitoral stimulation. Some women aren't even aware of where their clitoris is. How the fuck can anyone function sexually with such a lack of knowledge?

Out of Ten? 6
For all the talk, The actual lack of orgasms was greatly disappointing, but I guess that was the point.

Violence? No
Explosions? Not even sexually
Nudity? Nope