Psychological and Interpersonal Dimensions of Sexual Function and Dysfunction

There is need for collaboration between healthcare practitioners from different disciplines in the evaluation, treatment, and education issues surrounding sexual dysfunction. In many cases, neither psychotherapy alone nor medical intervention alone is sufficient for the lasting resolution of sexual problems. The assessment of male, female, and couples' sexual dysfunction should ideally include inquiry about predisposing, precipitating, maintaining, and contextual factors. Research is needed to identify efficacious combined and/or integrated treatments for sexual dysfunction. McCabe M, Althof SE, Assalian P, Chevret-Measson M, Leiblum SR, Simonelli C, and Wylie K. Psychological and interpersonal dimensions of sexual function and dysfunctions.