FRHD 2100 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Peggy J. Kleinplatz, Vaginal Lubrication, Vasodilation

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Family Relations and Human Development
• Course: FRHD 2100
• Professor: Robin Milhausen

Document Summary

Sexual dysfunction: a persistence or recurrent difficulty with a lack of sexual desire or arousal, or difficulty reaching orgasm. Many man may have difficulties in getting/ keeping an erection or ejaculate too quickly. Women may notice their sexual desire decreases & struggle to have orgasms. A person is not considered to have sexual dysfunction unless the problem persists over time and causes distress. Many people with sexual dysfunction find it difficult to talk about it and can develop low self- esteem, depression, guilt, shame, anxiety & frustration. Prevalence of sexual problems = general estimate 2 in 5 women & 1 in 4 males report experiencing sexual dysfunction. Canada contraception study survey ask women if they have experienced 3 types of sexual dysfunction: low sex drive, painful intercourse & lack of orgasm= half of all the women reported experiencing at least one of the three. More married women report sexual dysfunction, more common problem was low sex drive (43%)