Female Sexual dysfunction and Digital Era: To listen to Voice of a Female
Authors: Chetan Bhagat, Amish Tripathi, Sudha Murty
DOI: 10.87349/JBUPT/28908
Page No: 91-103
Abstract
Sexual pleasure is an important aspect of healthy marital life. Sexual function is a complex process involving interaction between neural system, vascular system, endocrinological and psychological system. Sexual dysfunction has it's separate position in the classificatory system like DSM 5, showing increasing importance. Although studies are less showing the incidence and prevalence of sexual dysfunction in females, it can be stated that in females the data is 43% as compared to males 31%. Among the various types of sexual dysfunction most common type is low sexual interest (26%). Along with various medical causes of sexual dysfunction in females like cardiovascular, endocrine, neurological, urological, pregnancy psychological factors, and social factors also play a significant role. Less than one-third of females seek medical attention for their sexual problems. On the other side, the physician is also not so free and important to ask about sexual dysfunction. Since the use of digital technology is increasing now, it impacts on sexual life is of great concern. Studies show that it has various negative impacts like reduction in intimacy, social support and thereby causing sexual dysfunction. However, some studies also stressed the positive impact like openness and acceptance which in turn improving sexual life. Adequate knowledge about sexual function and dysfunction is essential for managing this unreached area. The use of digital technology can be of much help in not only providing education to the patient but also help in managing some aspects of female sexual dysfunction.
