Sexual Dysfunction Disorder

Sexual Dysfunction Disorder is identified when an individual is unable to enjoy sexual activity causing them to restrain from sexual relations. It can be a physical or emotional problem that is associated with sex. This is experienced by both men and women of all ages however, the chances of have this disorder increases with age. Sexual dysfunction interrupts what is considered the “normal” function of our body system by interfering with the endocrine, nervous, and cardiovascular system. The endocrine system is what produces the hormones that regulate sexual function and reproduction. The nervous system is what allows for the brain to communicate with the reproductive system that contributes to sexual responses this is disrupted when

Previous experiences contribute to a woman’s psychological and sexual development. If a woman has had an unsatisfying and painful experience prior, this could lead to feelings of guilt and shame. History of emotional, physical, and sexual abuse can be a major predicament of why women have fear of expressing sexual feelings. Loss of a loved one can make it difficult for women to become intimate again in fear of guilt or a similar loss. Situation symptoms is when an individual worries over their partner’s or their own sexual performance. These symptoms can also be because of the fear of unwanted consequences occurring like, pregnancies or STIS/STDS. Basson gives readers a number of examples such as, a woman who isn’t confident with her body image, feels less attracted to their partner, born in a culture that has negative feelings towards sexual expression before marriage, other factors that become distractions: family, work, and finances. Physical factors include: hormonal changes, the vagina not being lubricated enough, and painful intercourse. Irvin H. Hirsch identifies the symptoms notable for men who have a sexual dysfunction disorder his article “Sexual Dysfunction in Men.” For men these symptoms are a combination of physical and psychological factors. Implying that a physical problem is likely to lead to psychological problems and in turn enhance the physical problem. For men these physical problems lead to anxiety, depression, and stress. Due to the expectation of men to excel in their performance of sexual activity, this adds for men who’re receiving warning signs of sexual dysfunction. The absence of erections in the morning, painful cramping during activity, and numbness in the saddle area are physical symptoms of sexual dysfunction in