Beyond Dysfunction: A New View of Women's Sexual Problems

A new theoretical framework and classification system for women's sexual problems, written by feminist clinicians and social scientists, was released in October 2000. Part one critiques the current American Psychiatric Association nomenclature for women's sexual programs. Part two highligh...

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Published in:Journal of sex & marital therapy 2002-01, Vol.28 (sup1), p.225-232
Main Authors: Tiefer, Leonore, Hall, Marny, Tavris, Carol
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Adult and adolescent clinical studies
Biological and medical sciences
Female
Humans
Medical sciences
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychopathology. Psychiatry
Sexual behavior disorders. Psychogenic sexual dysfunctions
Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological - classification
Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological - psychology
Terminology as Topic
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Summary:A new theoretical framework and classification system for women's sexual problems, written by feminist clinicians and social scientists, was released in October 2000. Part one critiques the current American Psychiatric Association nomenclature for women's sexual programs. Part two highlights international sexual rights documents. Part three begins with a women-centered definition of sexual problems: "discontent of dissatisfaction with any emotional, physical, or relational aspect of sexual experience" (pp. 228-229). It also provides four categories of causes: (a) sociocultural, political, or economic factors; (b) partner and relationship factors; (c) psychological factors; and (d) medical factors. The document is designed for professionals and the public.
ISSN:0092-623X
1521-0715
DOI:10.1080/00926230252851357