Female Sexual dysfunction is a condition that is psychophysiological and has social, medical, and anatomical elements. Sexual dysfunctions can negatively impact one's mood and self-esteem and cause frustration, anxiety, and emotional distress outside and in relationships. Sexual dysfunctions also lead to problems within relationships and intimacy. 

Female Sexual Dysfunction

This list includes disorders or conditions that are related to states and features of sex or sexual acts but are not currently directly or officially included in the DSM. These disorders include:
-	Difficulty in Obtaining Vaginal Lubrication
-	Female Sexual Dysfunction 
-	Loss of Libido


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Sexual Dysfunctions are characterized by clinically significant disturbances related to an individual’s ability to respond sexually or experience sexual pleasure. This requires a multidimensional approach to diagnoses by considering the biological, sociological, and psychological factors that influence the ways in which individuals experience sex. However, these disorders, do not include sexual dysfunctions that are a result of inadequate or a lack of stimulation or knowledge which may still be treated, but are not diagnosed.

Sexual Dysfunctions

Laurent, S. M., &amp; Simons, A. D. (2009). Sexual dysfunction in depression and anxiety: Conceptualizing sexual dysfunction as part of an internalizing dimension. Clinical Psychology Review, 29(7), 573–585. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cpr.2009.06.007 

Sexual dysfunction in depression and anxiety: Conceptualizing sexual dysfunction as part of an internalizing dimension.

The DSM-5-TR separates Sexual Dysfunctions into the following specific disorders:
-	Delayed Ejaculation
-	Erectile Disorder
-	Female Orgasmic Disorder
-	Female Sexual Interest / Arousal Disorder
-	Genito-Pelvic Pain / Penetration Disorder
-	Male Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder
-	Premature (Early) Ejaculation
-	Substance / Medication-Induced Sexual Dysfunction
-	Other Specified Sexual Dysfunction
-	Unspecified Sexual Dysfunction 


[DSM-5-TR] List of Sexual Dysfunctions

List of Other Recognized Sexual Dysfunctions

This list includes different types of methods for treating and/or managing different sexual dysfunctions. These include:
-	TBD


Treatment & Management Methods for Sexual Dysfunctions

This list includes different theories or concepts that are used to explain, define, or otherwise provide further insight into the workings of sexual dysfunctions. These include:
-	Factors of Sexual Dysfunctions


Theories & Concepts Relevant to Sexual Dysfunctions

This includes the intersection of connections and/or research related to sexual dysfunctions as a general category in other fields of study and research. Such fields include:
-	Clinical Psychology
-	Gender Studies
-	Health Psychology
-	Sexology

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Interdisciplinary Connections & Research Related to Sexual Dysfunctions

The collection of references for node pertaining to Sexual Dysfunctions.

References for Sexual Dysfunctions

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Betchen, S. J., & Ross, J. L. (2000). Male pursuers and female distancers in couple’s therapy. Sexual and Relationship Therapy, 15(1), 15–31.
Bronfenbrenner, U. (1977). Toward an experimental ecology of human development. American Psychologist, 32(7), 513.
Buehler, S. (2016). What every mental health professional needs to know about sex. New York: Springer.
Buehler, S. (2018). Counseling couples before, during, and after pregnancy: Sexuality and intimacy issues. New York: Springer.
Clayton, A. H., Croft, H. A., & Handiwala, L. (2014). Antidepressants and sexual dysfunction: Mechanisms and clinical implications. Postgraduate Medicine, 126(2), 91–99.
Hatzimouratidis, K., PhD, & E. (2010, February 10). Guidelines on male sexual dysfunction: Erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation. Retrieved February 14, 2022
How I Overcame Premature Ejaculation (2022) YouTube. YouTube. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lm3KT6NOy94 (Accessed: December 9, 2022).
Krakowsky, Y., & Grober, E. D. (2016). Hypoactive sexual desire in men. In L. I. Lipshultz, A. W. Pastuszak, A. T. Goldstein, A. Geraldi, & M. A. Perelman (Eds.), Management of sexual dysfunction in men and women (pp. 171–187). New York: Springer Books.
Mayo Clinic Staff. (2020, June 18). Delayed ejaculation. Mayo Clinic. Retrieved February 7, 2022, from https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/delayed-ejaculation/symptoms-causes/syc-20371358


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