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Sexology, neurology. Persistent genital arousal disorder (PGAD), originally called persistent sexual arousal syndrome (PSAS), [1] is spontaneous, persistent, unwanted and uncontrollable genital arousal in the absence of sexual stimulation or sexual desire, [2][3] and is typically not relieved by orgasm. [3][4] Instead, multiple orgasms over ...
Specialty. Psychiatry. Hypersexuality is a presumed mental disorder that causes unwanted or excessive sexual arousal, causing people to engage in or think about sexual activity to a point of distress or impairment. [1] It is controversial whether it should be included as a clinical diagnosis [1][2] used by mental healthcare professionals.
Hyperestrogenism can be caused by ovarian tumors, [2] genetic conditions such as aromatase excess syndrome (also known as familial hyperestrogenism), or overconsumption of exogenous sources of estrogen, including medications used in hormone replacement therapy and hormonal contraception. [3] Liver cirrhosis is another cause, though through ...
Self-imposed emotional monitoring by men has also greatly affected the conditions in which they communicate with women. [6] Ben-Zeev, Scharnetzki, Chan and Dennehy (2012) write of a recent study that has shown many men to deliberately avoid behaviours and attitudes such as compassion and emotional expression, deeming these traits feminine and ...
Genital mutilation is common in some situations of war or armed conflict, with perpetrators using violence against the genitals of men, women, and non-binary people. [12] These different forms of sexual violence can terrorize targeted individuals and communities, prevent individuals from reproducing, and cause tremendous pain and psychological ...
Promiscuity tends to be frowned upon by many societies that expect most members to have committed, long-term relationships.Among women, as well as men, inclination for sex outside committed relationships is correlated with a high libido; [1] however, evolutionary biology, as well as social and cultural factors, have also been observed to influence sexual behavior and opinion.
[100] [101] [102] It is widely used in the treatment of acne, excessive hair growth, and hyperandrogenism in women, who have much lower testosterone levels than men. [ 98 ] [ 99 ] Because of its antimineralocorticoid activity, spironolactone has antimineralocorticoid side effects [ 103 ] and can cause high potassium levels .
A comparative study between women who had consensual vaginal sex and victims of rape found that in consensual sex, 6.9 percent of women had genital injuries. Among women who were raped, 22.8 percent suffered genital injuries. [74] In men, there is a risk of penile rupture if the penis is bent when erect.