Sexual Dysfunction

1. Sexual Dysfunction
for ages 18-21
Katie Smith
HE 285-OL
10/7/14

2. Sexual Response Cycle
1. Excitement (Desire and arousal)
2. Plateau
3. Orgasm
4. Resolution

3. What is sexual dysfunction?
 Any problem that occurs during any
phase of sexual response cycle
 It prevents the individual or couple
from the sexual activity

4. Dysfunction can be common!
 It can affect any gender at any age
 It is more common in ages 40-65
because of decline due to aging
 43% of women have reported some kind
of dysfunction
 31% of men have reported it

5. Types
 Desire disorders
 Lack of sexual desire or interest in sex
 Arousal disorders
 Inability to become physically aroused or
excited during sexual activity
 Orgasm disorders
 Delay or absence of orgasm or climax
 Pain disorders
 Pain during intercourse

6. Symptoms for men
 Inability to achieve or maintain an erection
 Example: erectile dysfunction
 Absent or delayed ejaculation despite sexual
stimulation
 Inability to control timing of ejaculation
 Example: premature ejaculation
 Lack of interest or desire for sex
 Pain with intercourse
 Inability to become aroused

7. Symptoms in women
 Lack of interest or desire for sex
 Example: low libido
 Inability to achieve orgasm
 Lack of vaginal lubrication before or during
intercourse
 Inability to relax vaginal muscles enough to
allow intercourse
 Pain with intercourse
 Inability to become aroused

8. Causes
 Physical
 Diabetes
 Heart and vascular disease
 Chronic diseases
 Psychological
 Stress
 Anxiety
 Past or present relationship issues

9. Treatment
 Medication
 Hormone shots, pills, or creams
 Viagra
 Mechanical aids
 Penile implants, dilators
 Sex therapy
 Behavioral treatments
 Avoid smoking, drinking, or drug use
 Psychotherapy
 Manage stress, anxiety, and concerns
 Education and communication
 About sex and sexual behaivors
 Create an open dialogue

10. Resources
 http://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases_ http://www.everydayhealth.com/sexual-health/