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Sexual Dysfunction

Impairment in the desire for sexual gratification or the ability to achieve it, occurring in the desire, arousal, or orgasm phases.

Male hypoactive sexual desire disorder

A condition where men have little or no interest in sex, sometimes experiencing an aversion to sexual activity.

Erectile disorder

The inability to attain or maintain an erection until the completion of sexual activity.

Early ejaculation

Persistent and recurrent orgasm with ejaculation occurring after minimal sexual stimulation.

Delayed ejaculation

A persistent inability to ejaculate during intercourse.

Female sexual interest/arousal disorder

A persistent lack of interest in sexual activity and/or difficulty achieving arousal for orgasm.

Genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder

Persistent difficulties with vaginal intercourse due to pain, fear, anxiety, or pelvic muscle tightening.

Gender Dysphoria

A condition where individuals experience significant distress due to a mismatch between their biological sex and gender identity.

Gender dysphoria mental health risks

Increased risk for mood and anxiety disorders, suicidal thoughts, and self-injurious behavior.

Paraphilic disorders

Persistent and recurrent sexual behaviors and arousal patterns involving unusual objects, rituals, or situations for at least six months.

Voyeuristic disorder

Sexual arousal from observing others naked, undressing, or engaged in sexual activities.

Exhibitionistic disorder

Sexual arousal from exposing one’s genitals to an unsuspecting person.

Frotteuristic disorder

Sexual arousal from touching or rubbing against a nonconsenting person.

Sexual sadism disorder

Sexual arousal from the physical or psychological suffering of another person.

Sexual masochism disorder

Sexual arousal from experiencing pain, humiliation, or suffering.

Fetishistic disorder

Sexual arousal from nonliving objects or specific body parts not typically associated with sexual attraction.

Transvestic disorder

Sexual arousal from cross-dressing in clothing traditionally associated with the opposite gender.

Pedophilic disorder

Sexual arousal from children, typically prepubescent.

Types of sexual abuse

The three primary types of sexual abuse are pedophilia, incest, and rape.

Pedophilia

Sexual interest in prepubertal children.

Incest

Sexual activity between blood relatives.

Rape

Sexual activity that occurs under actual or threatened forcible coercion.