Physical causes — Many physical and/or medical conditions can cause problems with sexual function. These conditions include diabetes, heart and vascular (blood vessel) disease, neurological disorders, hormonal imbalances, chronic diseases such as kidney or liver failure, and alcoholism and drug abuse. In addition, the side effects of some medications, including some antidepressant drugs, can affect sexual function.
Psychological causes — These include work-related stress and anxiety, concern about sexual performance, marital or relationship problems, depression, feelings of guilt, concerns about body image, and the effects of a past sexual trauma.
Sexual dysfunction introduces to a difficulty occurring during any stage of the sexual response cycle that limits the individual or couple from experiencing fulfillment from the sexual act. The sexual response cycle traditionally adds excitement, plateau, orgasm, and resolution. Passion and arousal are both elements of the excitement phase of the sexual response.
