Female and Male Sexual Dysfunctions -
A New Terminology

Detailed comparison
This new general overwiev  of female and male dysfunctions can, of course, be differentiated further in order to create a clearer understanding of the two major problems - "Problems of Tumescence" and "Problems of Orgasm". Tumescence, i.e. the engorgement with blood of the female and male sex organs is the manifestation of physical arousal, and its absence indicates that the individual is not ready to begin intercourse. In females, there is a lack of vaginal lubrication, and in males, there is a lack of penile erection. Orgasm, i.e. the climax of sexual excitement manifests itself in both sexes in a series of sudden muscular spasms of decreasing intensity. In some cases an individual is unable to time this climax to his or her or mutual satisfaction, and in some other cases is unable to reach a climax at all.