| Sexual phase | Female | Male |
|---|---|---|
| Desire | Female sexual arousal disorder: PDE-5 inhibitors when arousal problems have a medical cause. Wellbutrin (bupropion) may counteract diminished desire that is a side effect of SSRIs taken for another disorder | Male hypoactive sexual desire disorder: Testosterone pills or cream. |
| Arousal | Erectile disorder: PDE-5 inhibitors | |
| Orgasm | Female orgasmic disorder: (Medications have not reliably proved effective in studies that include a placebo group.) | Delayed ejaculation: (Medications have not reliably proved effective in studies that include a placebo group.) Premature ejaculation: SSRIs |
| Pain | Genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder: Estrogen cream for menopause related dryness; anti-anxiety medication for anticipatory anxiety about penetration. |