Impotence information

What is Female Sexual Arousal Disorder?

Female impotence, also known as female sexual arousal disorder or FSAD, is a condition wherein women experience a lack of sexual arousal and desire, brought about by recurrent problems in sexual responses. A woman with FSAD does not achieve sufficient vaginal lubrication to initiate sexual intercourse, or does not sustain an ample amount of lubrication until orgasm, the sexual climax. In some women, muscles of the vagina contract or tighten excessively, allowing no muscle expansion to accommodate the engagement of the penis. Erotic sensations may be lacking, which in turn, results in vaginal dryness and tightness.

Some women may find physical contact repulsive. Often, these women with FSAD experience great pain with intercourse that avoidance of sexual contact with their partner is the only way they can rid of this sexual dysfunction.

FSAD may be an existing, lifelong condition or an acquired sexual disorder. In lifelong FSADs, women have never been responsive to any form of sexual stimulation. In acquired FSADs, the once responsive and sexually active woman is now unresponsive and uninterested with sex. FSADs can be situational or generalized. Situational FSADs have sporadic and isolated occurrences of impotence, while generalized FSADs occur regardless of the situation.

What Causes Female Impotence?

Female sexual arousal disorder may be due to a physical problem, a psychological crisis or a combination of both. Women with FSAD typically report a lack of interest, and sometimes, disgust in sex. Arousal is next to impossible, and the attainment of orgasm, a complete sexual satisfaction is far from reach.

Most common psychological causes of FSADs are guilt, anxiety and hostility. Guilt usually involves an internal conflict between a desire to enjoy sex and an unconscious fear of doing so. Other psychological causes are depression, stress and overwork. Unresolved childhood issues, such as sexual abuse or lesbianism may manifest in adulthood as FSAD.

Medical conditions that predispose one woman to FSAD are as follows: anemia, infection of the bladder, vaginal infection, an underactive thyroid gland, diabetes mellitus, multiple sclerosis, or muscular dystrophy. Conditions that cause hormonal changes and imbalances may also cause a decreased desire for sex. Unhealthy behaviours, particularly excessive alcohol intake and smoking can also result in FSAD.

FSAD may develop as women age. During menopause, the muscular walls vagina thin and dry out as a result of decreased estrogen levels. This can further result in diminished sexual arousal and desire. An intake of some prescribed medications, such as oral contraceptives, antihypertensive, antidepressants, or sedatives can also cause FSAD.