Female Sexual Functioning
| Gender Identity | General References on Sexual DysfunctionInstitutes
| Male Sexual Functioning | Paraphilias | Sexual DesireA description of these disorders. Another description of symptoms associated with dyspareunia and vaginismus can be found at Mental Health Net's Mental Disorders Index.
An article describing the treatment of vaginismus as well as things commonly done during treatment.
Describes the symptoms associated with this disorder.
Describes the symptoms associated with this disorder.
A description of the symptoms associated with this disorder.
This annotated bibliography covers a wide range of subjects including transgenderism and transvestism, as well as books debating and analyzing the social construction of gender.
A list of common terms associated with the gender and sexual identity communities.
A description of the symptoms associated with this disorder.
An article detailing supporting evidence of a link of depression on sexual dysfunction.
Extract from Psychiatry in General Practice. (1994). Discusses sexual disorders common to men and women.
The purpose of ABS is of "assuring consumers high standards of professionalism in the field of clinical sexology."
List of programs and continuing education courses and workshops for the study of human sexuality.
"SIECUS develops, collects, and disseminates information, promotes comprehensive education about sexuality, and advocates the right of individuals to make responsible sexual choices."
A document describing common causes of erectile dysfunction, including physical and psychological causes. Another source adds additional causes.
"This document summarizes the current state of knowledge of erectile dysfunction (ED) and defines some principles of diagnosis and treatment."
Article detailing a study of a penile constrictor ring. Results indicate that the silicone formula constrictor ring under study offers "considerable benefit for patients with impotence who are able to achieve a partial transient erection."
A listing of prescription and abuse drugs associated with loss of erection.
A fact sheet describing the problems and risk factors associated with impotence focusing on the role of endocrinology.
A FAQ list by J. D. Trapp, M.D., discussing the causes of impotence as well as other common questions such as, how impotence affects partners in a relationship, and what to do when a partner refuses to discuss the subject. Another FAQs on impotence can be found at the Florida Center for Impotence.
A consensus paper by the National Institutes of Health Consensus Development Conference on Impotence stating the prevalence, diagnosis, and treatment of erectile dysfunction. The paper also cites the importance of educating patients and clinicians in this matter.
Discusses common causes of erectile dysfunction as well as less invasive treatment procedures.
Describes a variety of therapies associated with the treatment of impotence. Another sourcealso lists most commonly used treatments and the pros and cons of each.
Describes the "mechanics" of an erection, the problems associated with getting an erection, and attempts to answer the question why diabetics suffer from impotence.
A description of the symptoms assiated with this disorder.
A description of the symptoms associated with this disorder.
Jay Wiseman, author of SM 101: A Realistic Introduction, discusses the implications and dangers of asphyxiophilia.
Discusses common symptoms associated with exhibitionism.
Covers the purpose of the FAQs, as well as the psychiatric meaning of infantilism, resources available, and what to do when this interest causes problems for the individual.
Describes common symptoms associated with sadomasochism.
Discusses symptoms associated with this fetish.
Source describing symptoms associated with voyeurism.
While taking antidepressants may bring about undesired side effects, a drug LIBIDO(TM) (Ardor)(x), has been proven successful in increasing sexual desire.
An article by Marlene M. Maheu, Ph.D., discussing the effects of sexual desire on the relationship. It also discusses gender differences, age, overall health, the effects of medications, etc.