"orgastic potency" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Calque of German orgastische Potenz, coined by Austrian physician Wilhelm Reich. Etymology templates: {{cal|en|de|orgastische Potenz}} Calque of German orgastische Potenz Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} orgastic potency (uncountable)
  1. (psychology) The ability to experience full orgasmic gratification while engaging in the sexual act, a condition only possible for people without neuroses. Wikipedia link: Wilhelm Reich, orgastic potency Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Health, Psychology, Sexuality Translations (ability to experience orgasm): orgasmikyky (Finnish)
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