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Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological

Medical Definition: Disturbances in sexual desire and the psychophysiologic changes that characterize the sexual response cycle and cause marked distress and interpersonal difficulty. (APA, DSM-IV, 1994)
Also Called: Frigidity,Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder,Orgasmic Disorder,Sexual Arousal Disorder,Sexual Aversion Disorder,Vaginismus
Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Paraphilias - Disorders that include recurrent, intense sexually arousing fantasies, sexual urges, or behaviors generally involving nonhuman objects, suffering of oneself or partners, or children or other nonconsenting partners. (from DSM-IV, 1994)
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Transsexualism - Severe gender dysphoria, coupled with a persistent desire for the physical characteristics and social roles that connote the opposite biological sex. (APA, DSM-IV, 1994)

Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological Medical Definitions and Terms

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