(1) sexual dysfunctions are defined by the presence of pain or an alteration during one or more of the phases of the linear sexual response cycle (desire – arousal – orgasm – resolution). In the fifth edition of this manual, DSM-5, (2) published in 2013, sexual dysfunctions were considered gender-specific, in which the difficulties with desire and arousal of the woman constitute a single dysfun...

Introduction. Sexual pain disorders refer to conditions of genital pain that interfere with intercourse. They often have a musculoskeletal component related to the pelvic floor and are included in the DSM-IV as sexual dysfunctions. Musculoskeletal pain (MP) that is not essentially genitally based often interferes with sex as well yet is not considered a distinct sexual dysfunction. MP is genera...

Introduction Sexual problems and dysfunctions are relatively common experiences which significantly impact on the perceived quality of life; sexual dysfunction has been shown to be associated with anxiety, depression, interpersonal difficulties and overall negative well-being. Recent research has shown that sexual health can be indicative of overall health, for example; erectile dysfunction has...

Age and sexual difficulties show a relevant influence in older adults’ well-being (SWB). The objective of this study was to assess issues that affect SWB, revealed by adults person-centered therapy, using qualitative research. Interviews with 114 participants, aged 65 82 years, living the community were submitted content analysis. Eight main themes emerged from results analysis: Partner unavail...

Sexual dysfunctions may have a significant effect on the quality of life, but are unreported and under-diagnosed. A review of recent literature highlights the correlation between dysfunction and a decreased quality of life in people with psychiatric comorbidity, and explores several aspects impacting care, from following the patient to pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments. Sexual ...

PURPOSE The purposes of this study are to measure the prevalence of premature ejaculation (PE) and erectile dysfunction (ED) among a population of Swiss young men and to assess which factors are associated with these sexual dysfunctions in this age-group. METHODS For each condition (PE and ED), we performed separate analyses comparing young men suffering from the condition with those who were...

INTRODUCTION Sexual dysfunction frequently occurs in patients with schizophrenia under antipsychotic therapy, and the presence of sexual side effects may affect compliance. The aim of this study was to review and describe clinical findings relating to the appropriate management of such dysfunctions. MATERIAL AND METHODS The research was carried out through Medline (from 1966 to March 2005), P...

Abstract Objectives The sexual issues education is a forgotten subject in Iran. With consideration of the significance role health quality life, different types dysfunctions are common problems aim this study to determine prevalence kinds dysfunctions. Methods All published Iranian articles with keywords “sex” or “sexual dysfunction” Google Scholar and interior databases (same as governmental r...