Sexual Disorders and Dysfunctions 

Common Characteristics

The primary characteristic in this category is the impairment in normal sexual functioning.  This can refer to an inability to perform or reach an orgasm, painful sexual intercourse, a strong repulsion of sexual activity, or an exaggerated sexual response cycle or sexual interest.  A medical cause must be ruled out prior to making any sexual dysfunction diagnosis and the symptoms must be hindering the person's everyday functioning.

Gender Identity Disorder has also been placed in this category, although no outward dysfunction needs to be present for this disorder.  Basically, it includes strong feelings of being the wrong gender, or feelings that your outward body is inconsistent with your internal sense of being either male or female.

Disorders in this Category

  Dyspareunia

  Female Orgasmic Disorder

  Female Sexual Arousal Disorder

  Gender Identity Disorder

  Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder

  Male Erectile Disorder

  Male Orgasmic Disorder

  Premature Ejaculation

  Sexual Aversion Disorder

  Vaginismus