Abstract
Female sexual dysfunction (FSD) is a common disease that affects many women, and there are few therapeutic options available. Female sexual dysfunction is a progressive and prevalent illness that affects more women as they get older. Reduced vaginal lubrication, soreness and discomfort during intercourse, a decreased sense of excitement, and difficulties achieving orgasm are all common signs of female sexual dysfunction. Only a small percentage of women seek medical help. In comparison to the vast amount of study and treatment for erectile dysfunction in men, female sexual dysfunction has received far less attention, with treatment mostly consisting of psychological therapy. The aim of the chapter is to provide the most current knowledge on female sexual dysfunction, advances in basic science addressing this dysfunction, and explore developing therapeutic options.
TopPsychological Risk Factors For Female Sexual Dysfunction
Factors associated with female sexual dysfunction can be attributed to certain individual factors that could influence sexual response difficulties in females.
Key Terms in this Chapter
Psychological Well-Being: Hedonic (enjoyment, pleasure) and eudaimonic (meaning, fulfilment) happiness, as well as resilience, are all important aspects of psychological well-being (coping, emotion regulation, healthy problem solving).
Female Sexual Dysfunction: Problems with sexual response, desire, orgasm, or pain that bother or strain female’s connection with her partner on a regular basis.
Sex Intimacy: An intimate relationship that includes both sex's physical act with emotional intimacy and trust.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: A form of psychotherapy in which unfavorable self- and world-perceptions are challenged in order to change undesirable behavior patterns or treat symptoms of female sexual dysfunction.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy: Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) is a style of psychotherapy that combines cognitive therapy, and meditation that helps in alleviating symptoms of female sexual dysfunction.