Orgasm disorder leads to suicide

Gretchen Molannen's tragic suicide shows how debilitating the rare sexual disorder called persistent genital arousal disorder (PGAD) can be.

The 39-year-old took her own life after struggling with the condition for 17 years, reports the Tampa Bay Times. PGAD is characterized by persistent, unwanted genital sensation or arousal that can be devastating for sufferers.

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Credit: Tampa Bay Times, Eve Edelheit