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Marital sexual dysfunction:introductory concepts.

S B Levine

    Annals of Internal Medicine
    |April 1, 1976
    PubMed
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    Marital sexual dysfunction often involves emotional dissatisfaction and low sexual pleasure. This review covers consequences, therapy approaches like sensate focus, and common causes of sexual problems in couples.

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    Area of Science:

    • Clinical Psychology
    • Human Sexuality
    • Marital Therapy

    Background:

    • Marital sexual dysfunction is a common issue for couples seeking professional help.
    • Dysfunctional couples often experience emotional dissatisfaction and reduced sexual pleasure.
    • Persistent sexual dysfunction can lead to significant affective and behavioral consequences.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To provide an overview of marital sexual dysfunction based on clinical experience.
    • To review the consequences and common etiological factors of sexual dysfunction in couples.
    • To discuss sexual therapy approaches and outline a clinical plan for screening physicians.

    Main Methods:

    • Clinical experience with couples presenting with sexual problems.
    • Review of literature on the causes and consequences of sexual dysfunction.

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  • Description of sexual therapy techniques, including sensate focus and psychotherapy.
  • Development of a screening protocol for physicians.

    • Main Results:

    • Couples with sexual dysfunction report distinct patterns of emotional dissatisfaction and low physical pleasure.
    • Common etiological hypotheses include organic factors, relationship issues, communication deficits, and psychological factors.
    • Sexual therapy integrates sensate focus and psychotherapy to address dysfunction.

    Conclusions:

    • Marital sexual dysfunction is multifactorial, involving emotional, relational, and psychological components.
    • Effective sexual therapy requires addressing both individual and couple dynamics.
    • A structured clinical approach is essential for diagnosing and managing sexual dysfunction in couples.