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- Title
Women's Sexual Desire and Arousal Disorders.
- Authors
Basson, Rosemary
- Abstract
Current conceptualization of women's sexual response recognizes overlapping phases of variable order Even without their sensing sexual desire at a particular moment, women initiate or agree to a sexual encounter for numerous reasons. Provided there is adequate attention to appropriate sexual stimulation and an ability to remain focused, subjective arousal follows. That arousal is often poorly correlated with typically prompt reflexive genital congestion. If this complex state of arousal is accompanied by positive emotions and thoughts, then sexual desire, along with further arousal, is triggered. Positive sexual experiences provide further motivation to be sexual again. Understanding this cycle allows patients and clinicians to identify points of interruption, guiding traditional and recently adopted forms of psychosexual therapy for problematic desire and arousal Given the strong correlation between women's sexual function and their mental and relationship health, it is necessary to first address these parameters. Recommendations to change official definitions of women's sexual disorders have been published. Pharmacologic and hormonal therapies for sexual disorders are currently under investigation. There are numerous gaps in present knowledge regarding the need and safety of any testosterone supplementation.
- Publication
Primary Psychiatry, 2008, Vol 15, Issue 9, p72
- ISSN
1082-6319
- Publication type
Academic Journal