Stress is a common cause of sexual dysfunction. Other causes include:

• Sexual trauma
• Psychological issues
• Diabetes
• Heart disease or other medical conditions
• Heart disease or other medical conditions
• Alcohol use
• Certain medications

When does a bad night become a disorder?

Desire disorder is when you have little or no interest in sexual relations on an ongoing basis.

• Desire disorder is when you have little or no interest in sexual relations on an ongoing basis.
• Arousal disorder means you’re emotionally in the mood, but your body isn’t into it.
• Orgasm disorder means you’re emotionally in the mood, but you have an inability to climax that leaves you frustrated.
• Pain disorder involves having pain during intercourse.

Libido lowdown

Low testosterone can cause a loss of libido, or sexual desire for any person. For those with female reproductive organs, other contributing factors include:

• Hormonal changes following childbirth
• Hormonal changes following childbirth
• Menopause

Other causes include:

• High blood pressure
• Diabetes
• Certain medications
• Relationship problems
• Sexual inhibitions
• Stress
• Fatigue
• A fear of pregnancy

Sexual dysfunction in penises: Erectile dysfunction (ED)

ED occurs when a penis cannot get or stay erect to engage in intercourse. This can occur due to:

• A problem with blood flow
• A nerve disorder
• An injury to the penis
• Psychological problems, like stress or depression
• Relationship issues
• Peyronie’s disease
• Chronic illness
• Some medications
• Ongoing ED can cause anxiety.

Sexual dysfunction in penises: Ejaculation disorders

Premature ejaculation is ejaculation that happens before or immediately after penetration. This is often a consequence of performance anxiety. It can also be due to:

• Other psychological stressors
• Sexual inhibitions
• Nerve damage
• Spinal cord damage
• Certain medications

Impaired ejaculation occurs when you can’t ejaculate at all. Retrograde ejaculation can happen in people with penises, particularly in those who also have diabetic neuropathy.

During orgasm, ejaculation enters the bladder instead of exiting out of the penis. Although this doesn’t cause major medical issues, it can impair fertility. You should see your doctor about it if you have it.

Sexual dysfunction in vaginas: Pain and discomfort

Many things can cause pain during sexual activity. Inadequate lubrication and tense vaginal muscles make penetration pai nful. Involuntary vaginal muscle spasms, or vaginismus, can make intercourse hurt. These may be symptoms of neurological, urinary tract, or bowel disorders.

• The hormonal changes of menopause can make intercourse uncomfortable. A drop in estrogen levels can result in thinning of the skin in the genital area. It can also thin the vaginal lining and decrease lubrication.

Sexual dysfunction in vaginas: Difficulty having an orgasm

Stress and fatigue are the enemies of orgasm. So are pain and discomfort during sexual activity. Achieving orgasm may not be possible when your sex drive is low or when your hormones are out of whack.

According to Harvard Medical School, the norm for female sexual response isn’t easily measurable and is based on quality. Basically, you don’t have sexual dysfunction if you’re satisfied with your sex life, even if you don’t have orgasms.