Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder

Revitalizing Psychiatry for North Jersey Mental Health: "Hypoactive sexual desire (HSD) is a very common sexual disorder. The most common cause of HSD seems to be relationship problems wherein one partner does not feel emotionally intimate or close to their mate.

Communication problems, lack of affection that is not associated with continuing into sexual intercourse, power struggles and conflicts, and a lack of time alone together are common factors. HSD may also be associated with a very restrictive upbringing concerning sex, negative attitudes toward sex, or negative or traumatic sexual experiences (such as rape, incest, or sexual abuse).

Alternate Names: Sexual aversion; Sexual apathy; Inhibited sexual desire"

Treatment of Hypoactive sexual desire is available at the Center of Revitalizing Psychiatry