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Sexual Cycle & Dysfunction
Sexual Cycle & Dysfunction
Sexual Cycle & Dysfunction
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Prof. Dr. Osama Sorour
Sexual Cycle
Phase 2: Plateau
General characteristics of this phase, which extends to the brink of orgasm, include
the following:-
Phase 3: Orgasm
This phase is the climax of the sexual response cycle. It is the shortest of the phases
and generally lasts only a few seconds. General characteristics of this phase include
the following:
Phase 4: Resolution
During this phase, the body slowly returns to its normal level of functioning, and
swelled and erect body parts return to their previous size and color. This phase is
marked by a general sense of well-being, enhanced intimacy and, often, fatigue.
Some women are capable of a rapid return to the orgasm phase with further sexual
stimulation and may experience multiple orgasms. Men need recovery time after
orgasm, called a refractory period, during which they cannot reach orgasm again.
The duration of the refractory period varies among men and changes with age.
Loss of Libido
Definition:- Losing interest in sexual activities.
Symptoms:-
Libido loss does not usually happen suddenly. It can be a gradual process. Though
difficult to define precisely, Laumann measures it as follows: "It is a lack of interest
in sex for several months of the past year."
Frequency of sexual activity is not the best measure of sexual interest, so many
circumstances can get in the way of an encounter, even if the desire is there. But if
someone is in a committed relationship and having sex less often than the normal,
about once a week, they have to ask if they are happy with things as they are.
3. One partner is always the initiator and the other feels pressured.
Causes:-
Any number of things, some physical and some psychological. Sometimes its both.
Physical issues that can cause low libido include low testosterone, prescription
medicines, too little or too much exercise, and alcohol and drug use.
Hormonal- about 4 out of 10 men over age 45 have low testosterone. While
testosterone replacement therapy remains somewhat controversial, its also a
common solution to the problem. Others are hypogonadism, hyperprolactinemia,
hyper or hypothyroidism, Cushing's syndrome and Addison's disease.
Treatment:-
Healthier lifestyle choices. Improve your diet, get regular exercise and enough
sleep, cut down on the alcohol, and reduce stress.
Counselling
Doctor may recommend therapy if the issue is psychological. In many cases, a low
libido points to a desire for a closer connection with partner, one that isnt sexual, but
still intimate. It can help to talk through these issues with a therapist, either alone or
with partner. If the issue is depression, antidepressants can help. Some of them
actually lower your sex drive, though.
Reference:-
1. http://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases_conditions/hic-the-
sexual-response-cycle
2. http://www.webmd.com/sex-relationships/guide/sexual-health-your-
guide-to-sexual-response-cycle?page=2
3. http://www.soc.ucsb.edu/sexinfo/article/sexual-response-cycle
4. https://www.google.com.eg/search?
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