How do Sexual Dysfunctions occur?
There are specific phases during sexual intercourse, both for men and women. These are:
- Sexual desire (arousal)
- Plateau
- Ejaculation/orgasm
- Resolution (relaxation)
If a person is dissatisfied with their sexual life as a result of any problems encountered during any of these stages, and the situation persists, then sexual dysfunction comes into question. A lack of desire, not being able to have sexual intercourse for any reason, experiencing pain during sex, ejaculation problems, anorgasmia, etc. are all generally named as sexual dysfunction.
Many psychological factors can lead to sexual dysfunction, including trauma experienced in childhood, unsuccessful first sexual intercourse; also feelings of guilt, or performance anxiety. Apart from these, conditions and diseases, or surgical operations that may physically harm the veins or nerves may also cause problems in sexual functions. Moreover, any change or disorder that may occur in hormones may also disrupt any of the phases mentioned before, causing sexual dysfunctions.
What is Sexual Dysfunction?
It is studied under the title of Sexual Dysfunctions in men and women. It does not refer to any particular disease, rather, it is a general definition with many subtitles.
What are reasons for sexual dysfunctions?
Sexual dysfunctions may have so many reasons. And, these reasons are examined under two headings, which are:
- Organic reasons, and
- Psychological reasons.
Organic reasons for sexual dysfunctions occur as a result of physical problems in the body functions. This group includes the effects of diseases that affect the entire body, such as diabetes, obesity, damage to vessels and nerves after previous surgeries, congenital or acquired anatomical problems, and disorders that may occur in the body’s hormonal system. Patients in this group are frequently followed up by a urologist or a gynecologist, or by an endocrinologist if there are hormonal problems.