Sexual dysfunction: It is any situation in which a person’s sexual desire, stimulation, and satisfaction do not align with what feels normal to them.
Below is a list of resources that can help you decide what normal sexual function is for you. It will also help you decide if medical treatments may help you experience improved sexual function.
This site has very scientific, fact-based resources. It is written for health care providers. Everyone can read it though.
Becoming Cliterate: Why Orgasm Equality Matters – And How to Get It by Dr. Laurie Mintz
Come As You Are (The Surprising New Science that Will Transform Your Sex Life by Emily Nagoski, PhD
Sex Matters for Women, Second Edition: A Complete Guide to Taking Care of Your Sexual Self by Sallie Foley, MSW; Sally A Kope, MSW; and Dennis P. Sugrue, PhD
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