Psychological and interpersonal dimensions of sexual function and dysfunction in women: An update

We reviewed the psychological and interpersonal dimensions of female sexual function and dysfunction. We identified articles published in 1970-2013 using the keywords 'female sexual dysfunction', 'sexual desire', 'sexual arousal', 'female orgasmic disorder', &...

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Published in:Arab Journal of Urology: Sexual Dysfunction 2013-09, Vol.11 (3), p.299-304
Main Authors: Althof, Stanley E., Needle, Rachel B.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Behaviour
CBT, cognitive behavioural therapy
ED, erectile dysfunction
Female
FSAD, female sexual arousal disorder
HSDD, hypoactive sexual desire disorder
Psychotherapy
Review
Sex therapy
Sexual dysfunction
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Summary:We reviewed the psychological and interpersonal dimensions of female sexual function and dysfunction. We identified articles published in 1970-2013 using the keywords 'female sexual dysfunction', 'sexual desire', 'sexual arousal', 'female orgasmic disorder', 'sex therapy', 'psychotherapy', 'behaviour therapy' and 'Internet therapy'. Over 200 articles were reviewed (Level of evidence 2b). We identified the major psychological variables affecting female sexual function. The outcomes of psychological treatment interventions are reported. A collaboration between healthcare practitioners from different disciplines is necessary in the evaluation, treatment and education of female patients with sexual dysfunction. The assessment of female and couples' sexual dysfunction should ideally include an enquiry about the predisposing, precipitating, maintaining and contextual factors.
ISSN:2090-598X
2090-598X
2090-5998
DOI:10.1016/j.aju.2013.04.010