Female and Male Sexual Dysfunctions
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”Classic” Dysfunctions |
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Definition |
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We speak of a sexual dysfunction when an
individual's sexual response is
significantly impaired. This
can be an occasional, frequent or
permanent problem.
Notes of Caution:
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This is a "soft"
definition and open to
interpretation. After
all, what degree of
impairment is
"significant" and to
whom?
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Most often, sexual
dysfunction is defined
in relation to the
ability to perform or
enjoy coitus (vaginal
intercourse). Thus, it
is basically seen as a
problem arising between
partners of different
sex.
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The term has rarely been
applied to same-sex
couples and to sexual
self-stimulation, but
this may be changing.
However, in these cases,
the problem acquires a
slightly different
character, and so does
its solution.
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In the present context,
we restrict ourselves to
the dysfunctions
preventing or
interfering with coitus.
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