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Sexual dysfunction

A psychological or physical disorder during any phase of the sexual response cycle that prevents the individual or couple from experiencing satisfaction from the sexual activity.

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sexual dysfunction
Health care; Sexual health

A psychological or physical disorder during any phase of the sexual response cycle that prevents the individual or couple from experiencing satisfaction from the sexual activity.

sexual dysfunction
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Sexual dysfunction refers to a difficulty experienced by an individual or a couple during any stage of a normal sexual activity, including desire, arousal or orgasm.

physiological sexual dysfunction
Medical; Health care; Medicine

Physiological disturbances in normal sexual performance in either the male or the female.

psychological sexual dysfunction
Medical; Health care; Medicine

Disturbances in sexual desire and the psychophysiologic changes that characterize the sexual response cycle and cause marked distress and interpersonal difficulty.

psychological sexual dysfunctions
Health care; Diseases

Disturbances in sexual desire and the psychophysiologic changes that characterize the sexual response cycle and cause marked distress and interpersonal difficulty.

dysfunction
Sociology; General sociology

An element or a process of society that may disrupt a social system or lead to a decrease in stability.

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