Sexual Dysfunction | Description |
Delayed ejaculation | Frequent delayed ejaculation or failure to ejaculate |
Erectile disorder | Issues in getting or maintaining an erection, or a decrease in penile rigidity |
Female orgasmic disorder | Consistent inability to reach orgasm, reduced orgasmic intensity, or not reaching orgasm quickly enough during sexual activity |
Female sexual interest/arousal disorder | Reduced interest in sex, lack of initiation of sexual activity, lack of sexual excitement during sexual activity, or lack of genital sensations during sexual activity |
Genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder | Refers to four types of co-occurring symptoms specific to women: difficulty having intercourse, genito-pelvic pain, fear of pain or vaginal penetration, and tension of pelvic floor muscles |
Male hypoactive sexual desire disorder | Reduced interest in and desire for sex, lacking or absent sexual/erotic thoughts or fantasies |
Premature (early) ejaculation | Related to the timing of, or the inability to control, ejaculation when it occurs, specifically in relation to vaginal sex |
Sexual dysfunction can stem from problems with desire, arousal, orgasm, and pain. Above are some of the most common sexual dysfunctions. |
SOURCE: APA (2013). |