This document discusses sexual dysfunction, defining it as any problem that occurs during the sexual response cycle and prevents sexual activity. It notes that dysfunction can affect any gender at any age but is more common in ages 40-65. The sexual response cycle and common types of dysfunction like desire disorders, arousal disorders, orgasm disorders, and pain disorders are defined. Potential causes include physical factors like disease or psychological factors like stress and relationship issues. Suggested treatments involve medication, mechanical aids, sex therapy, lifestyle changes, psychotherapy, and education.

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/