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Sexology Sexual Dysfunction Disorders Present in Females

Sexology Sexual Dysfunction Disorders Present in Females. Emilie Olsen, Allison Bergsbaken, Alexandra Rech, and Kesala Cook. Introducing Sexual Dysfunction Disorders with a lovely video! . http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYqLZ6HOaac Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder Orgasmic Disorder

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Sexology Sexual Dysfunction Disorders Present in Females

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  1. SexologySexual Dysfunction Disorders Present in Females Emilie Olsen, Allison Bergsbaken, Alexandra Rech, and Kesala Cook

  2. Introducing Sexual Dysfunction Disorders with a lovely video! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYqLZ6HOaac • Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder • Orgasmic Disorder • Sexual Aversion • Vaginismus

  3. Hypoactive Sexual Desire DysfunctionChronic lack of interest in sexual activity • Definition: • A persistent or recurrent deficieny or absence of sexual fantasies and desire for sexual activity that causes marked distress or interpersonal difficulty (Maclaran) • Affects on Women: • Emotional Aspect: stress, feeling inadequate, emotional condition (relationship problems, body image, cultural influences) • Physical/Medical Aspect: physical condition (fatigue, depression, anxiety) unsatisfied, may involve menopause, illness or pregnancy • Treatment: • Medications like antidepressants have been shown to have an affect on a low sex drive. • Counseling • Hormone Therapy (in cause of menopause or imbalanced hormones)

  4. Orgasmic Disorder • The inability to reach orgasm by sexual stimulation marked by distress or interpersonal difficulty; most commonly found in women who have never experienced an orgasm. • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8daRJkZZLBU

  5. Causes: • Drugs and Alcohol • Medical conditions that affect nerve supply to the pelvis • Spinal Cord Injury, Multiple Sclerosis, and Diabetic Neuropathy • Hormone Disorders and Chronic Illnesses • affect general sexual interest and health may be factors. • May affect person’s responsiveness: • Negative Attitudes towards sex in childhood, experiences with sexual abuse or rape. • Marital Difficulties and low sexual desire • Boredom, Monotony, Shyness in sexual activity • When all this happens: sex is not enjoyable, it can become a chore rather than a mutually satisfying, playful and intimate experience. Which leads to resentment and conflict in the relationship. 

  6. Percentage of Women: • 10-15% of women appear to suffer from Primary Orgasmic Dysfunction • It’s suggest 33-50% of women who experience orgasms infrequently and are dissatisfied. • Prevention: • Healthy Attitudes • Taking responsibility for one’s own sexual pleasure • Couples guiding one another verbally and nonverbally • Important Reminder: Do Not FORCE sexual response • Treatment: • Medication described by a physician • Couple’s being interview by a Sex Therapist • Communication Training or Relationship Enhancement work

  7. Sexual Aversion Disorder • Definition: • Disgust, fear revulsion or lack of desire in consensual relationships involving genital contact. • Causes: • Interpersonal problems and traumatic experiences including rape and sexual abuse • Issues with relationships including disagreements, discontent, infidelity, violence or similar problems • Affects on Women: • Feeling isolated or lonely • Stress • Anxiety • Depression • Treatment: • Psychotherapy • Medication to control panic attacks • Antidepressants

  8. Vaginismus • Definition: • Uncontrolled and sometimes painful tightening of the pelvic floor muscles surrounding the vagina • Causes: • Women do not have any control of these muscles • Reaction to fear • Anticipation of the pain • Traumatic experiences • Cannot relax pelvic region enough to allow entry.

  9. Vaginismus • Affects on Women: • Tightening causes discomfort during sexual intercourse • Difficult or impossible penetration • Burning or stinging sensation • Emotional problems • Relationship issues. • Treatments: • No drugs, surgery, or complex methods • Self-help kits • Variety of dilators that trigger pelvic muscles • Override involuntary contractions • Responds correctly to sexual penetration

  10. Dilators Advise self stimulation techniques Lube Kegels and Dilators Sex therapy referral

  11. Social, Ethical and Political Views • Feeling inadequate sexually • ‘Leveling’ women’s sexual differences • Pharmaceutical companies taking advantage of dysfunction • False notion of sexual equivalency between men and women • Falsely diagnosing or unnecessary diagnosing

  12. Literature Cited • "Female Orgasmic Disorder (FOD) and Wellbutrin XL - Full Text View - ClinicalTrials.gov." Web. 24 Apr. 2012. http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT00248209. • “Helping Women Overcome Sexual Pain." VaginismusTreatment. Web. 20 Apr. 2012. • Maclaran, Kate, and Nick Panay. "Managing Low Sexual Desire in Women." Women's Health 7.5 (2011): 571-83. Print. • "Mental Disorders." Sexual Aversion Disorder. Web. 23 Apr. 2012. <http:/www.minddisorders.com/ Py-Z/Sexual-aversion-disorder.html>. • "Orgasmic Disorder." Psychology Today: Health, Help, Happiness Find a Therapist. Psychology Today. Web. 16 Apr. 2012. http://www.psychologytoday.com/conditions/orgasmic-disorder. • Staff, Mayo Clinic. "Low Sex Drive in Women." Mayo Clinic. Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 20 Jan. 2012. Web. 17 Apr. 2012. http://www.mayoclinic.com/ health/low-sex-drive-in-women/DS01043.

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