Introductory Chapter: Sexual Dysfunction - Introduction and Perspective
Abstract
The fifth Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) of the American Psychiatric Association [1] gives the following classifications of sexual dysfunctions: delayed ejaculation, erectile disorder, female orgasmic disorder, female sexual interest/arousal disorder, genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder, male hypoactive sexual desire disorder, premature (early) ejaculation, substance-/medication-induced sexual dysfunction, other specified sexual dysfunction, and unspecified sexual dysfunction.It is evident that sexual dysfunctions constitute a heterogeneous group of disorders.They are characterized by clinically significant disturbances to respond sexually or experience sexual pleasure.Determining the character of the sexual dysfunction is a complex issue, which needs extensive clinical and psychological/ psychiatric expertise in order to come to a correct clinical judgment and includes partner and relationship factors, individual vulnerability, psychiatric comorbidity, stressors, and cultural, religious, and medical factors.
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