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July 9, 2015 • 56 mins
Devi speaks with Kim Ramsey about what it is like to live with Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder.
Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder, also known as PGAD or Restless Genital Syndrome or Persistent Genital Arousal Syndrome, is a condition characterized by unrelenting, spontaneous and uncontainable genital arousal in females. The condition may or may not include arousal with orgasm and/or genital engorgement. The patient's arousal is not linked to sexual desire.

Because PGAD people involuntarily challenge medical and sexual norms, they are often culturally, emotionally, socially and medical marginalized. This leads to economic, political and interpersonal dynamics that can cause the patient severe distress. We are humans with a disorder that has not yet been fully ratified by the medical community and therein lies the problem.
Find out:
What is Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder
What are the symptoms
Surviving the aftermath of the media: Informing health care providers and standing up for people like Kim
How to deal with it and where you can go for help

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About Kim Ramesey ~

Kim Ramsey has been a nurse for 21 years. She works primarily with college health students and part time in the Emergency Dept.
Kim is currently studying to earn a Masters in Nursing. She hopes to continue her education to earn a doctorate in Human sexuality.
Kim is also a human with Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder. She uses the word human to emphasize that the human aspect should not be forgotten when mentioning this disorder.
Kim is an administrator for a support group for people who have PGAD.
Connect with Kim at:
Email Address: kimsamram@hotmail.com
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