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Psychological Perspective on Sexual Dysfunction

 We know that sex is a physiological need and as important as food, water. It helps in creating more intimate bond between people. Sex is a pleasurable sensation for both physical and mental health. But do people experience any unpleasantness during this pleasurable process??... The answer is YES. In fact, sexual dysfunction is not just a man's world ; it is prevalent in both males and females but unfortunately sexual dysfunctions among women are not often discussed!!  Now you all could be having so many questions, thoughts running in your head like what is this dysfunction???...Why does it occur???...What are the causes behind it???...or am I suffering from any???...Is it my partner???... Well....take a deep breath and relax...we are here to clear all your queries and dilemmas about this topic...so happy reading!! :) Sexual Dysfunction : What is it?? According to Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-IV-TR (DSM-IV-TR) , the major difficulty in evaluating sexual dy

Are Sex and Gender Similar?

Sex is a part of life, a biological need that can be incredibly rewarding in terms of pleasurable sensations and creating a close bond in relationships. However, many people experience problems that diminish this pleasure or even prevent them from engaging in sexual intercourse. Sometimes these issues stem from existing trouble in the relationship but sometimes it can stem from psychological issues as well!! But.... What is Sex and Gender? Sex is the phrase we use to categorize the physical anatomy someone has, based on how it aligns with what we understand to be ' male ', ' female ' or ' intersex '; each known as ' sex '. It is a  biological construction . -- Intersex :  I ndividuals born with any or several variations in sex characteristics including chromosomes, gonads, sex hormones or genitals that according to the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights , ' do not fit the typical definitions for male or female bodies '. Gender