Orgasm Inc.

I loved the documentary "Orgasm Inc." I thought it was very interesting and insightful. I find it really fascinating that we insist on fixing every little thing with a pill. It even causes us to diagnose things that are quite normal. We have such a need to categorize and label things, and sometimes there isn't even a problem until it's brought to attention and called a problem.

I felt really bad for the one woman in the film who was a tester for the "Orgasmatron". She was so upset about the thought of not having an orgasm during intercourse. She thought this was the "normal" way to have an orgasm, and when she thought (or was told) that she was not normal she set out to fix it. I think many of us can relate to the idea of wanting to fix ourselves and being victims to advertising and over-medicalization of our bodies. I was so happy for this woman when she realized that she is normal and can have a fulfilling sex life without the use of various pills and/or devices thought up by the pharmaceutical companies.

I think we need to see more positive reinforcement about our bodies and sexuality. Like the woman who held a separate presentation at the conference and introduced various toys and other non-medical methods to improving one's sex life. These natural, organic ways to increase stimulation and pleasure are much better for women. They're not owned by the pharmaceutical companies, they don't involve over-medicalizing our bodies, and it honors the idea that we are all different but that doesn't mean abnormal. It would be nice to see more of these types of influences in our society, instead of the race to create the female Viagra.