What is Anxiety and Sexual Dysfunction?
Anxiety disorders can significantly impair sexual function through hyperarousal, intrusive thoughts, and avoidance behaviors.
Prevalence: Affects 25-30% of people with anxiety disorders
Symptoms and Signs
- •Difficulty with arousal
- •Difficulty achieving orgasm
- •Intrusive thoughts
- •Panic or anxiety during sex
- •Avoidance of sexual situations
- •Muscle tension
Causes and Risk Factors
Common Causes
- →Generalized anxiety disorder
- →Performance anxiety
- →Social anxiety
- →Panic disorder
- →PTSD
Risk Factors
- ⚠️Anxiety disorder diagnosis
- ⚠️Performance anxiety
- ⚠️Stress
Treatment Options
Expected Outcomes: 75-85% improvement with therapy and/or medication
Available Treatments:
- ✓Cognitive behavioral therapy
- ✓Medication for anxiety
- ✓Relaxation techniques
- ✓Sex therapy
- ✓Mindfulness practices
Prevention Tips
- →Anxiety management
- →Meditation
- →Regular exercise
- →Sex education
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