Sexual+Disorders

toc = = = Definition: = Disorders with a sexual basis that are destructive, guilt-producing, compulsive, or a cause of discomfort or harm to one or both parties involved. Gen Psych, Chapter 12, Pg. 400

Sexual disorders are like people -- they come in all shapes, sizes, and kinds. A sexual disorder doesn't mean something is "wrong" with a person, only that they are experiencing the kind of issue that can suddenly affect anyone, at any time in their lives, for any reason or no reason whatsoever. While many sexual issues can be traced back to a physical problem or a sudden change in one's life circumstances, many sexual disorders' causes are not well-known or understood. Psych Central

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Symptoms of Sexual Disorders

 * [|Dyspareunia]
 *  [|**Erectile Dysfunction**] (ED)
 * [|Exhibitionism]
 * [|Female and Male Orgasmic Disorders]
 * [|**Female Sexual Arousal Disorder**]
 * [|Fetishism]
 * [|Frotteurism]
 * [|Gender Identity Disorder]
 * [|**Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder**]
 * [|Male Erectile Disorder]
 * [|**Premature Ejaculation**]
 *  [|Sex Addiction] (not a recognized diagnostic category at this time)
 * [|Sexual Masochism and Sadism]
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #006688; font-family: verdana,sans-serif;">[|Transvestic Fetishism]
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #006688; font-family: verdana,sans-serif;">[|Vaginismus]
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #006688; font-family: verdana,sans-serif;">[|Voyeuris]

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #4a544c; font-family: 'Open Sans Condensed',sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;">Treatments of Sexual Disorders
<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; font-family: verdana,sans-serif;">One of the most common sexual dysfunctions, erectile dysfunction, is readily treated with medications. There are three drugs approved by the FDA to treat erectile dysfunction: Cialis, Levitra, and Viagra. All three of these medications are available only by prescription and work by increasing the blood flow to the penis. This allows for an easier erection in the man when he is sexually stimulated. Levitra works a little longer than Viagra and both take effect in about 30 minutes. In both of these medications, the effects can last between 4 and 5 hours. Cialis works a bit faster (within about 15 minutes), and the effects can last much longer -- up to 36 hours in some cases. <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; font-family: verdana,sans-serif;">For other sexual disorders and concerns, psychotherapy is usually the best option. You should look for a therapist who specializes or is well-experienced in [|**sex therapy**], a specific type of psychotherapy that is focused on helping a person or couple with their sexual issues. (Sex therapy does not involve any type of sexual or physical interaction with the therapist.) <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; font-family: verdana,sans-serif;">Psychotherapy is nonjudgmental. A professional therapist is there to help you address the sexual concern is a safe and supportive environment.

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