Sexual function is a complex physiological process. The maintenance of normal sexual function relies on the cooperation of multiple systems of the human body, involving the coordination of the nervous system, cardiovascular system, endocrine system and reproductive system. In addition, a good mental state and a healthy psychology are also required. When abnormal changes occur in the above-mentioned systems or mental and psychological aspects, it will affect the normal sexual life, affect the quality of sexual life, and manifest sexual dysfunction. Sexual dysfunction is a disorder of sexual behavior and sexual feelings, often manifested as abnormalities or lack of sexual psychological and physiological responses, and is a general term for a variety of different symptoms. Male sexual dysfunction mainly includes sexual desire disorder, erectile dysfunction and ejaculation disorder. According to statistics, 52% of men aged 40 to 70 suffer from varying degrees of sexual dysfunction. The incidence of sexual dysfunction in women is also very high, and some people think it can account for 30% to 60% of adult women. Among them, sexual desire and orgasm disorders are the most common, and some women may never enjoy an orgasm in their lives.
The causes of sexual dysfunction can be roughly divided into three categories: biological factors, mental factors and cultural factors.
- Biological factors
Sexual dysfunction may be caused by a variety of reasons including genetics, health conditions, hormone levels, age, diseases (including chronic diseases, neuropsychiatric disorders, endocrine diseases, and reproductive organ lesions). Drugs, long-term heavy drinking or drug abuse can also cause sexual dysfunction.
- Mental and psychological factors
Mental and psychological factors have a prominent impact on sexual function, including wrong sexual concepts, the impact of past sexual experiences, environmental factors, interpersonal tension and negative emotions caused by various external factors.
- Cultural factors
Due to the influence of religious and cultural backgrounds, some people have prejudices against sexual life (for example, they believe that ‘one drop of sperm and ten drops of blood’), believe that sexual intercourse will deplete vitality, and subjectively give up or reduce sexual activities, which can easily lead to sexual depression.
Sexual dysfunction can generally be divided into two categories: functional sexual dysfunction and organic sexual dysfunction. Male sexual dysfunction includes sexual desire disorder, erectile dysfunction, intercourse disorder, and ejaculation disorder. Female sexual dysfunction includes sexual desire disorder, sexual arousal disorder, orgasmic disorder, pain during intercourse, etc.
So do you have sexual dysfunction? You can find out after completing the test below. Just answer ‘yes’ or ’no’ to each question.
