SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION IS REAL

By Joan Armada

Reports say, our generation is highly engage to sexual practices, especially when curiosity among the young arises. Probably, many of these sexually active individuals are enjoying in whatever sense it is. But that does not mean they can not be attacked by sexual disorders, with a simple thought that it is just normal. And you might be one of them. And admit or not, you might be suffering from it.

Sexual disorders may be acquired by physical or sexual abuse, and trauma which can be life-long. These disorders cause personal distress that cannot be solely accounted for by a medical condition but also by situational and generalized cases such as mentioned above. In cases where medical condition is suspected as the underlying cause, sexual problems may be symptomatic of diseases that need treatment like diabetes and neurological treatment.

Likewise, the issue of female sexual dysfunction is controversial, particularly in biological causes, because of fear of being the topic of discussion wherein most of us are afraid to engage in. The American Psychological Association (APA) classifies female sexual problems as mental disorders such as trauma-related aversion to sex. Surveys of women suggest that therapy should focus on women's physiological needs. Under this view, sexual dissatisfaction is symptomatic of an intimacy problem in which one or both partners fail to communicate their needs. Funny as it may seems, dissatisfaction occur when partners are uneducated or do not uncover physiological problems that impair sensitivity which is necessary for sexual partnership’s success.

Studies document the prevalence of dysfunction among individuals of lower socioeconomic status. Individually, sexuality incorporates family, societal and religious beliefs, and is altered with aging, health status and personal experience. A breakdown in any of these areas may lead to sexual dysfunction.