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A common cause of anorgasmia, in both women and men, is the use of antidepressants, particularly selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Though reporting of anorgasmia as a side effect of SSRIs is not precise, studies have found that 17–41% of users of such medications are affected by some form of sexual dysfunction.
Erectile dysfunction (ED), or impotence, is a sexual dysfunction characterized by the inability to develop or maintain an erection of the penis. There are various underlying causes of ED, including damage to anatomical structures, psychological causes, medical disease, and drug use.
These factors have been more extensively explored in men than in women. Physical etiologies such as neurological and cardiovascular illnesses have been directly implicated in both premature and retarded ejaculation as well as in erectile disorder, [ 6 ] but the contribution of physiological factors to female sexual dysfunction is not so clear.
For erectile dysfunction, men have plenty of drugs to choose from, including Cialis, Levitra, Stendra and Viagra, otherwise known as the “little blue pill.” For women, the treatment options ...
Contrary to popular belief, the disorder is not always caused from a lack of sexual arousal. Possible causes of the disorder include psychological and emotional factors, such as depression, anger, and stress; relationship factors, such as conflict or lack of trust; medical factors, such as depleted hormones, reduced regional blood flow, and nerve damage; and drug use.
Alcohol dependence can lead to erectile dysfunction in mend and reduced vaginal lubrication in women. [26] Long term substance abuse of multiple recreational drugs ( MDMA , cocaine , heroin , amphetamine ), leads to a decrease in sexual desire, inability to achieve orgasm, and a reduction of sexual satisfaction. [ 24 ]
The internal anatomy of the human vulva, with the clitoral hood and labia minora indicated as lines.. The clitoris is the homolog to the penis in the male. Similarly, the clitoris and its erection can subtly differ in size.
Onset in women after puberty causes cessation of menstruation, lowered libido, loss of body hair, and hot flashes. In men, it causes impaired muscle and body hair development, gynecomastia , decreased height, erectile dysfunction , and sexual difficulties.