Abstract This paper addresses the issue of whether sexualdysfunction 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 sexualdysfunction 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 sexualdysfunction can be addressed through heath teaching.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Literature Review
Physical Conditions and Disease
SexualDysfunction 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)."
Abstract This paper discusses female sexuality and female sexualdysfunction. The author explains the phases of the female sexual response cycle to better understand sexualdysfunction in females and psychological and physiological factors as causes of female sexualdysfunction are discussed. The paper also explains that the different types of female sexualdysfunction 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 sexualdysfunction before discussing intervention and management methods.
Contents:
Female SexualDysfunction and the Sexual Response Cycle
Causes of Female SexualDysfunction Classification of Female SexualDysfunction Diagnosis of Female SexualDysfunction 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 takes a look at female sexualdysfunction 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 sexualdysfunction.
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 provides an overview of the most significant aspects of sexualdysfunction. It defines sexualdysfunction and discusses the possible causes of the problem, including the correlation between psychological and physical factors. The paper also describes how sexualdysfunction 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."
Abstract The paper defines the term "sexualdysfunction" 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 SexualDysfunctions 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 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 sexualdysfunction, 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."
An expansive paper that looks at all issues concerned with human sexuality from neurobiological, psychological, social, and philosophical points of view.
Abstract The types of sexualdysfunction that this paper explores are those on the psychological side of the fence. The writer presents this correlation between emotion and sexuality from the view of all the major genres of discourse; thus, the paper ranges from neurobiology to philosophy and back again. Specifically, this work is divided into four main sections that include neurobiology, psychology, social taboos, and philosophy and treatment. Moreover, the paper is an attempt to show that emotions and emotional states play a fundamental role in all functional and dysfunctionalsexual relations on all levels.
From the Paper "Of course it is first important to define exactly what we refer to when we speak of sexual dysfunction and/or perversion, and further that we distinguish the special forms of dysfunction that this paper will concern itself with. The encyclopedia Britannica defines sexual dysfunction as the inability of a person to experience sexual arousal or to achieve sexual satisfaction under appropriate circumstances, as a result of either physical disorder or, more commonly, psychological problems. This definition clearly alludes to what is considered perverse sexual behavior, which is the secondary form of dysfunction. Then sexual perversion is defined as any deviation from "normal" sexual activity, normal in this case referring to culturally acceptable forms of sexuality ("Sexual Dysfunction"). The other feature of this definition that is important to my agenda is that it makes a clear distinction between what is considered physical and psychological sexual dysfunction. The difference between these two forms of dysfunction should be clear as the physical is an actual inability to perform sexually due to some malfunction or damage to the physical body, then the psychological refers to psychosomatic sexual disorders."
Abstract This paper presents a proposal for a study regarding therapy for sexualdysfunction. The study proposal outlines the statement of the problem, a literature review, an outline of the proposed study, and a conclusion. This study discusses the aspects of sexualdysfunction that have been helped by therapeutic methods and which methods were successful in time, effectiveness, and length of therapeutic intervention.
Outline
Introduction
Statement of Problem
Significance of the Study
Literature Review
Study Proposal
Instrument
Data Collection
Data Analysis
Summary
From the Paper "One of the most basic human needs is the need for sex. It serves many purposes including the ability to procreate, the feeling of love and warmth, physical gratification and other things that make up the whole of human life. Sexual function is a basic need for society today, and is considered by many to be as important as food and air. Sexual dysfunction can come in many forms, but the inability to perform sexually can cause emotional and psychological problems that in turn have a negative impact on other areas of one's life. Sexual dysfunction is something that is rarely discussed because of the very importance that society places on the ability to function. Sexual dysfunction can be treated once the person who has it allows treatment and is open about the problem's existence."
Abstract "Masters' and Johnson's Human Sexual Inadequacy is a cumulative descriptive account of the operation of the clinic for the treatment of human sexualdysfunction at the Washington University School of Medicine since 1959 and its continuation at the Reproductive Biology Research Foundation after 1964
From the Paper "Masters' and Johnson's Human Sexual Inadequacy is a cumulative descriptive account of the operation of the clinic for the treatment of human sexual dysfunction at the Washington University School of Medicine since 1959 and its continuation at the Reproductive Biology Research Foundation after 1964. The authors report in detail on the development of their therapeutic format and then discuss the evolution of therapeutic approaches to a dozen of the major types of sexual dysfunction presented by patients. Both parts of the book are written in a direct, clinical--but forcefully clear--manner that is free of therapeutic jargon. This makes the volume as much an invaluable handbook as an introductory text. It is also, however, an important historical document since it is a record of the emergence of the original, and the most influential, model for ..."
Abstract This paper reviews several articles discussing female sexuality. It reviews articles on what female sexuality is, what is involved in the sexuality of females, what helps aide in feminine sexuality and what hinders a women's sexuality. The paper looks at some of the problems associated with women's sexuality and whether these are perceived, physical, or medical problems. Finally,it examine how women see their own sexuality.
From the Paper "Before the advent of the "sexual revolution" in the 1960s the subject of female sexuality was considered taboo in so called polite society. Discussion of sexuality by females was viewed as an aberration. Women were taught and told that the normal reaction of women towards sexual intercourse was that they generally did not feel any physical or emotional pleasure from it. Sex was a means to an end; by performing their wifely duty to please their mates women were subjugated to the role of baby maker. This severe repression of female sexuality and its total submission to reproductive functions determined the limits of knowledge for untold generations of women (Gomex 1995)."
This paper offers a comparison of the dysfunction of the two families portrayed in David Adams Richards' "Nights Below Station Street" and Ann-Marie MacDonald's "Fall On Your Knees."
Abstract A comparison of the dysfunction in the two families portrayed in David Adams Richards "Nights Below Station Street" and Ann-Marie MacDonald's "Fall On Your Knees." The paper argues that the former family achieves redemption through their love but the latter suffers attrition and cannot overcome their high level of dysfunctional interaction.
From the Paper "Family dysfunction typically characterizes family relations to one degree or another in most families. However, in David Adams Richards' "Nights Below Station Street" and Ann-Marie MacDonald's "Fall On Your Knees," if it were not for family dysfunction the families depicted would not function at all. Richards provides a tale of the Walsh's, a working-class family from the wrong side of the tracks in a small mill town in New Brunswick."
Tags: co-parenting conflict, incest, religiosity, alcoholism, pregnancy, suicide, race relations, Cape Breton, New Brunswick, teenage rebellion, family relations, physical, sexual and verbal abuse
Abstract This paper looks at how therapists who counsel human sexuality feel that the process involves a complex processing that involves the patient's interaction of biological, psychological and spiritual scope. These developments of one's sexuality seem to be forever expanding and intensifying. Specifically, and within a spiritual content, the paper discusses how authors Dr. and Mrs. Penner in "Counseling for Sexual Disorders (Resources for Christian Counseling)" explore sexualdysfunctions through counseling with regards to therapy. It discusses how the three key points explained that seem crucial are inability of arousal, surviving sexual abuse, and the Christian view on sex.
From the Paper "Although people may think that female sexual dysfunction stems from psychological reasons, there may be problems physically in terms of the female vagina. Or, sexual dysfunction can result from urinary issues, past sexual abuse, or something that may be chemically unbalanced. After the initial physical testing, say from the gynecologist, urologist and Internist, and there is nothing wrong in terms of sexual dysfunction, the next step is definitely counseling. However, some women feel embarrassed to seek counseling in this field and either blame themselves, blame their spouse, and/or blame their past relationship. Many women are informed to use various creams and ointment for pleasure however they return because the husband doesn't enjoy the feeling. Increasingly, women are being referred to counselors specializing in sexual disorders. "
Abstract The science of sexual arousal between men and women is complicated, at best, and has long been a source of interest and commentary among scientists and psychologists alike. The behaviors and speech patterns of men and women have been studied and proven, in many instances, to be different. Likewise, men and women respond to different cues when sexuality is examined. This paper explores the science behind sexuality and arousal and explains the scientific basis behind the different mechanisms that arouse men and women.
From the Paper "Psychologists time and time again have addressed arousal issues among couples where one partner seems less interested in sex than another, and part of the cause may be the interpersonal dynamics of relationships, and lack of understanding related to the mechanism of arousal between men and women (Davis, 2003). Men and women traditionally are aroused in different manners, and understanding the mechanisms related to arousal is essential to successful short term and long term relationships."
Abstract This paper analyzes how paraphilias are sexual disorders that are often overlooked as simply kinky ideas and why theyoften lead to life-interference and even physical harms. It discusses how sadomasochism (SM), a sexual practice involving physical or psychological pain that is deliberately induced for pleasure, is one such disorder. It examines the psychology behind the disorder and how drug treatment and cognitive-behavioral therapy have both been shown to have positive results in treating it as well as multifaceted treatment including individual, group and family counseling as well as collaboration with the judicial system. When the public awareness of SM and all paraphilias increases, hopefully treatment options will increase and the stigma on people with sexualdysfunctions will be lowered.
From the Paper "There is no specific age when sadomasochistic behavior begins to occur, though it has been hypothesized to emerge in the late teens and early twenties. It is likely that sexual fantasies were present in childhood and most people are diagnosed in early adulthood. Though sadomasochism rarely interferes with daily activities, it greatly interferes with sexual relationships. It should also be noted that because of the nature of sadism, sadist are more prone to commit rape. Unfortunately, sadomasochism is usually chronic. Most people may repeat the same sadomasochistic act for years with out increasing potential serious injury. However, when this potential is increased it is likely to end in death."
Abstract This paper presents a discussion about an article concerning sexuality in older adults. The writer explores the article, "Sexuality in Older Adults: A Deconstructionist Perspective" by Beverly Huffstetler. It outlines the article's content and conclusion with regard to the sexuality of older people. The paper presents the writer's personal reactions to the content of the article. It also includes, as an appendix, a copy of the original article.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Conclusion
From the Paper "Throughout modern history, the issue of sexuality has always belonged to the young. Commercials, television shows, and movies have worked to build a strong case for human sexuality in those who are under retirement age. While it was acknowledged in passing that order people are capable of feeling and having sexual relations it was usually a topic that was ignored. In more recent years however, human sexuality among older people has moved to the forefront of attention. Commercials advertising pills that can help sustain erection, advertisers for doctors that treat erectile dysfunction and other vehicles have made the world realize that the older generation is still interested in sex. As researchers begin to examine this fact one study looks at all aspects of human sexuality in people over the age of 65, and concludes it is part of a healthy and fulfilled lifestyle. The article explores the myths of society present in the thinking about older adults and sexuality."
