Sexual Dysfunctions, Anyone?

Sexual dysfunction can at times be hard to tackle since it can be traced back to a number of related factors. However, we will begin with asking what defines sexual dysfunction. It is the continuous or repeated incapacity to respond to sexual stimulations normally expected of an average individual. An individual may find it unusually difficult to emotionally or physically acknowledge to sexual stimulus. The sexual response cycle has four phases: excitement, plateau, orgasm, and resolution.Sexual dysfunction can come into play during any stage of the entire sexual cycle.

One of the most rampant sexual dysfunctions is repressed arousal during the excitement stage. This is known as erectile dysfunction or impotency in men or lack of lubrication in women. Drug abuse, certain medications, certain diseases, physical damage, or psychological factors can account for such sexual dysfunctions as inhibited arousal. The contributory factors in sexual dysfunctions are:

Psychological factors comprise various issues such as stress, fear of failure, lack of confidence, performance angst, harrowing sexual experiences pregnancy blues and fear of acquiring sexually transmitted disease

Physiological factors are related to the process of aging, medical conditions such arthritis, diabetes, hypertension, any physical injury, the effects of contraceptive methods, pregnancy, and drug abuse.

Social factors include peer pressure, conflict with a partner, sexual abuse, strict religious background, past traumatic events etc.

Environmental factors include societal influences, gender equality, availability of partners and lack of privacy.