Sexuality in psychosis: dysfunction, risk and mental capacity
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چکیده
A satisfactory sex life requires an ability to socially interact with others, an understanding and accept ance of one’s sexual orientation, a certain level of self-confidence and adequately functioning sexual physiology (Box 1). Psychoses (primarily schizophrenia and bipolar disorder) are characterised by disorders in basic perceptual, cognitive, affective and judgemental processes. Those affected experience delusions, hallucinations, disorganised speech and disorganised behaviour. It seems likely, therefore, that psychotic disorders will be associated with difficulties in sexual functioning, as they interfere with psychological and social interaction.
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