Psychosexual dysfunction is a mental or emotional condition that can cause problems getting sexually aroused or feeling sexual satisfaction. Mental or emotional causes include:

• Depression

• Anxiety

• Traumatic sexual experience, such as abuse or rape

Sexual dysfunctions can be classified into four categories:

• Disorders of sexual desire/interest- Lack of sexual desire or interest in sex

• Disorders of arousal - Inability to become physically aroused or excited during sexual activity

• Disorders of orgasm - Delay or absence of orgasm (climax)

• Disorders of sexual pain - Pain during intercourse

Sexual dysfunction is often treated by addressing the underlying causes, Treatments include.

• Physical causes: Medication or mechanical aids

• Psychological causes: Counseling, therapy, behavior modification, and education

Some psychotherapeutic treatments for sexual dysfunction include:

• Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)

• Sex therapy

• Behavioral Therapy

• Educational Interventions

• Mindfulness meditation therapies

• Hypnotherapy

• Rational emotive therapy