Exploring and Understanding Sexual Dysfunction and Related Issues

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EXPLORING AND UNDERSTANDING SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION AND RELATED ISSUES. INTRODUCTION In introducing this essay on sexual dysfunction which describes difficulties during any phase of the sexual responce cycle. These difficulties prevent a couple or individual from experiencing satisfaction and pleasure from sexual activity regardless of gender or culture. As more than ever, individuals and couples want to enjoy sex. With a constant bombardment of sexual images and allusions from all sides and promises of quick fixes in the media, it is not surprising that most people want and expect sexual satisfaction. Yet there are few reliable resources for individuals experiencing sexual difficulties. Many are now turning to therapy. In exploring and understanding sexual dysfunction and related issues. I hope to show the reader that on completing the module on this topic I have now aquired a better understanding of this topic. I hope to present this in this essay by exploring sexual dysfunction under the following headings; Definitions of sexual dysfunction, which also looks at what is defined by the sexual responce cycle. Description of sexual dysfunction, where I hope to describe in more detail the types of dysfunctions and relating factors and by looking at approaches to sexual dysfunction from a therapy point of view and where my limitations and abilities lie about dealing with such issues. In concluding I hope to draw my learning from this essay and become aware where further personal and professional development may be required to fulfill my role as a potential therapist in the field. “Human beings have suffered greatly from societies difficulty in what we have described as speaking and understanding the language of human sexuality.” (Kennedy and Charles.2001.p.334). DEFINITION OF SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION “ Few topics in psychology capture the interest and

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