2.0 Sexual Dysfunctions

6 months and in almost or all occasions

Symptoms of all sexual disorders must last how long before being diagnosed?

Desire (Libido)

Excitement (Arousal)

Plateau

Orgasm

Resolution

5 stages of the sexual response cycle

Desire (Libido)

Initial phase characterized by sexual thoughts, fantasies, or the urge to have sex

Excitement (Arousal)

Involves the body’s initial responses to sexual stimulation, whether physical or mental

Plateau

Represents the heightening of arousal, where the physical changes from the excitement phase become more intense and stabilize

Orgasm

The peak or climax of sexual excitement, characterized by a sudden release of accumulated sexual tension

Resolution

The body gradually returns to its pre-aroused state

Delayed Ejaculation

Disorder characterized by a marked delay in, marked infrequency of, or absence of ejaculation during sexual activity with a partner

Erectile Disorder

Disorder characterized by marked difficulty in obtaining an erection during sexual activity, marked difficulty in maintaining an erection until the completion of sexual activity, and/or a marked decrease in erectile rigidity

Female Orgasmic Disorder

Disorder characterized by persistent or recurrent delay in, infrequency of, or absence of orgasm, or markedly reduced intensity of orgasmic sensations

Female Sexual Interest/Arousal

Disorder characterized by a persistent or recurrent lack of sexual interest and/or lack of subjective sexual arousal or genital or nongenital sensations

Genito-Pelvic Pain/Penetration Disorder

Disorder characterized by persistent or recurrent difficulties with one or more of the following

Male Hypoactive Sexual Disorder

Disorder characterized by persistently or recurrently deficient (or absent) sexual fantasies and desire for sexual activity

Premature (Early) Ejaculation

Disorder characterized by a persistent or recurrent pattern of ejaculation occurring during partnered sexual activity within approximately one minute following vaginal penetration and before the individual wishes it to occur