Table : TABLE 10.4 SEXUAL DYSFUNCTIONS
Sexual DysfunctionDescription
Delayed ejaculationFrequent delayed ejaculation or failure to ejaculate
Erectile disorderIssues in getting or maintaining an erection, or a decrease in penile rigidity
Female orgasmic disorderConsistent inability to reach orgasm, reduced orgasmic intensity, or not reaching orgasm quickly enough during sexual activity
Female sexual interest/arousal disorderReduced 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 disorderRefers 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 disorderReduced interest in and desire for sex, lacking or absent sexual/erotic thoughts or fantasies
Premature (early) ejaculationRelated 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).