Abstract
The paper defines the term "sexual dysfunction" specifically in females and discusses the causes and the three phases of the sexual response cycle, as well as the various forms of treatment.

Outline:
Introduction
Disorders Of The Desire Phase
Biological Causes
Psychological Causes Disorders
Socio-cultural Causes
Disorders Of The Excitement Phase
Sexual Pain Disorders (Vaginismus)
Treatment For Female Sexual Dysfunctions
Sex Therapy

From the Paper
"Although hypoactive sexual desire is a disorder, it includes desire at least once a week, but with sexual aversion, women find sex particularly "unpleasant and may sicken disgust or frighten them". Some women are repelled by a particular aspect of sex, such as penetration of the vagina; others experience a general aversion to all sexual stimuli, including kissing and touching. Aversion to sex seems to be quite rare in men and somewhat more in women. Let us see some of these disorders' causes."

Tags:complication, anxiety, general, aversion, socio-cultural, factors, work-related, stress

Abstract
This paper assesses the case study by Berner, Hagen and Kriston entitled "Management of sexual dysfunction due to antipsychotic drug therapy". The paper argues that it synthesizes a conclusive study with useful evidence but ultimately fails to make a useful synthesis of information.

Tags:dysfunction, sexual, case

Abstract
This paper discusses female sexuality and female sexual dysfunction. The author explains the phases of the female sexual response cycle to better understand sexual dysfunction in females and psychological and physiological factors as causes of female sexual dysfunction are discussed. The paper also explains that the different types of female sexual dysfunction are classified based on the particular phase of the sexual response cycle response it affects. Lastly, the paper looks at the available diagnostic methods for female sexual dysfunction before discussing intervention and management methods.

Contents:
Female Sexual Dysfunction and the Sexual Response Cycle
Causes of Female Sexual Dysfunction
Classification of Female Sexual Dysfunction
Diagnosis of Female Sexual Dysfunction
Management
Bibliography

From the Paper
"Muscles of the vagina, uterus, and even the rectum contract due to a sympathetic-mediated response. The clitoris is successfully stimulated through direct stimulation, and floor orgasms may result from cervical stimulation or that of the anterior vaginal wall. The fourth phase is resolution, where blood vessels, muscles, and other erotogenic organs return to their original, nonaroused states. There is a sense of general relaxation, well-being, and muscle relaxation. In males, it is believed that they are refractory to an orgasmic response for some period. In contrast, women can have multiple orgasms without going through a refractory period."

Tags:human sexuality, sexual disorders, diagnosis treatment

Abstract
This paper is an exploration of the dynamics surrounding dysfunctional and functional homes and families. It discusses various events and experiences that may cause or be an effect of both dysfunctional and functional homes and families. This paper also offers an elaborate list of typical characteristics present in a dysfunctional family, along with characteristics and behavior associated with members of a dysfunctional home. Additionally, this paper describes the characteristics of functional families and includes many details surrounding the qualities of the members of a functional home.

From the Paper
"Despite the fact that there can be a number of different precipitating reasons for family dysfunction, the typical characteristics that make up the family include: lack of trust and feelings of security and safety; absence of the feeling of love and belonging; misunderstanding and poor communication between and among family members; no nurturing and support by parents for children; neglected needs and desires; incidence of verbal, physical, or sexual abuse; and disputes over petty issues such as money, love, or work. Due to the trauma individuals experience as they grew up, they become different from other children. They are lacking essential parts of required parenting that readies a person for adulthood and forced into unnatural familial roles. In order to eliminate the emotional pain that occurs from this, some adolescents or young adults use alcohol or drugs. Others cannot help but repeat the same behavior, the same abuses, that were done to them on their own children or spouse. Or, individuals from dysfunctional families carry this extreme rage within themselves and do not understand the reason why. These individuals were born untraumatized and innocent, but their lives were altered significantly by forces in their household over which they had no control. They are now an adult who is surviving that individual trauma."

Tags:reasons, typical, characteristics, trust, feelings

Abstract
This paper takes a look at female sexual dysfunction and some of the several causes that attribute to it. The author provides a brief overview on early references made on female sexuality in medical writing and discusses diagnostic methods. The paper also discusses psychotherapy as a treatment method and the church's take on female sexual dysfunction.

Outline:
A Brief Overview
Why is there Dysfunction?
When Did This Begin?
How Can We Know the Dysfunction Exists?
What Happens When it's Treated?
Where Else Can Help Be Found?
Conclusion

From the Paper
"While Female Sexual Dysfunction is not a rare problem, it is difficult to treat due to the fact that patients often feel uncomfortable talking with their physicians about it. Often, too, there is more than one cause and the different causes may require different treatments. Psychotherapy is not the only treatment available today. While it has been the policy of the church, in the past, to lead women to believe what should be normal sexual desire is instead perverse or bad, that attitude is slowly changing and the church is helping women build a better self-image."

Tags:sex related problems, female sexuality, treatment psychotherapy

Abstract
This paper addresses the issue of whether sexual dysfunction in the elderly is a result of disease and physical conditions or an aspect of the aging process. The paper holds that changes in sexual desire and activity may be the result of a wide range of biological, social, emotional, cultural and environmental factors. The paper suggests that, while sexual dysfunction is related to a combination of the aging process and disease conditions, it may also largely be the result of misguided beliefs about aging and sexuality. The paper concludes that a great proportion of sexual problems are associated with the conditions of older people's lives and with social attitudes about aging and sexuality. It holds that the majority of issues related to sexual dysfunction can be addressed through heath teaching.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Literature Review
Physical Conditions and Disease
Sexual Dysfunction and the Aging Process
Analysis
Conclusion

From the Paper
"One reason for sexual dysfunction is relatively easily addressed and has important implications for nursing. Lack of information about sexual dysfunction and embarrassment on the part of men to discuss the issue needs to be addressed through sensitive health teaching. Erectile dysfunction can produce a significant psychological and social impact on the patient and his partner. In addition, it is associated with depression, anxiety, and loss of self-esteem in both partners. Even though society is open about the problem of erectile dysfunction, men generally are not inclined to seek help. However, since erectile dysfunction could be the first manifestation of cardiovascular disease as well as diabetes, it is extremely important that he care provider inquire about the problem during patient visits (Kolodny, 2003)."

Tags:gerontology, aging, sex, sexuality, depression, harmones, impotence

Abstract
This paper looks at the effects on children who are brought up in a dysfunctional family. It defines what constitutes both dysfunctional and healthy families and reviews research that indicates a link between dysfunction and problems in later life.

From the Paper
"The significant depth and breadth of research and literature, the movies and television specials, the discussion on talk shows on the topic of the negative effects of dysfunctional families upon children shows that they are myriad and all certainly damaging to not only the children, but their parents, extended families, friends and communities. A dysfunctional family has the power to absolutely destroy a child's life both physically and emotionally and, as such, it can extend its problems like a cancerous growth outside the boundaries of the home. The children of dysfunctional families are of a significantly greater risk for academic, social, emotional, and mental problems, they are more likely to become abusive towards others, more likely to become self-destructive, more likely to be sexually active earlier, more likely to experiment with drugs and alcohol earlier, more likely to "grow up too fast", and are at greater risk of promulgating the very same problems that their parents and family experiences with their own. The children of dysfunctional families often take on adult responsibilities earlier than their peers and are often left alone by their parents either physically or emotionally."

Tags:destroy, emotionally, risk

Abstract
This paper provides an overview of the most significant aspects of sexual dysfunction. It defines sexual dysfunction and discusses the possible causes of the problem, including the correlation between psychological and physical factors. The paper also describes how sexual dysfunction is perceived and looks at its effects over various different age ranges.

Table of Contents:
Literature Review
Critical Review
Conclusions

From the Paper
"There are various research methods that have been applied in the investigation of this phenomenon. These include both quantifiable as well as qualitative methods and range from the measurement and assessment of biological data to interviews and discussions with patients. As discussed in the above section both experiential and correlative methods have advantage and disadvantages. While the more objective data that is obtained through the correlation of different variables helps in understanding the problem of sexual dysfunction, experiential methods such as interviews and personal discussion also provide important data. Therefore it follows the best methodology is one that would involve both experiential and correlation methods."

Tags:dyspareunia, arousal, psychophysiological

Abstract
According to a study in the Journal of American Medical Association, four out of ten women and three out of ten men experience sexual problems. This paper examines reasons for sexual dysfunction, including physical and emotional triggers. It then examines the impact on a relationship and what can be done to treat the various degrees of dysfunction.

From the Paper
"Behavioral therapy and antidepressant drugs are found to be valuable in countering premature ejaculation. But it is more important to concentrate on the emotional and personal intimacy of the affected couple to cure the problem. It is useful to obtain a thorough sexual history from the patient and from the partner. A careful plan must be outlined that requires dedication, patience and commitment from both partners. The primary task is to get rid of the "performance anxiety" in the man."

Tags:impotency, premature, ejaculation, orgasm, behavioral, therapy

Abstract
This paper discusses how broken and dysfunctional families are a common thread in many of Shakespeare's works and how "Hamlet," one of Shakespeare's finest works, revolves around the broken family of Hamlet, the central character of the play. It looks at how the motive of broken and dysfunctional families also appears in numerous other Shakespeare works, including "The Comedy of Errors," "Romeo and Juliet," "A Midsummer Night's Dream," "Henry IV," "Henry V", and "Much Ado About Nothing" and how the theme itself causes grief, despair, death, and laughter. It analyzes how Shakespeare uses it quite effectively and how his work shows how a common theme can be woven into many different fabrics, making each of them a unique and lasting work of art.

From the Paper
"This theme continues in "Romeo and Juliet," the Montagues and Capulets are broken and dysfunctional in their unreasonable hatred for one another, which ultimately leads to the death of their children, and the reconciliation of the families. The Montagues and Capulets have feuded for years, and hate each other with an unreasonable passion, and this passion carries down to their children, who fall in love despite their families' feuding. Unlike the comedies, where love heals all, and the families come together because of true love, in this tragedy, the broken families can only be healed by true tragedy, and as they both lose their children, the tragedy is complete, and the families recognize what they have lost because of their unreasonable hatred."

Tags:romeo, juliet, much, ado, about, nothing, henry