Sexual function
Each person has their own definition of what is normal for their sexual function. For many, it involves the interactions between sexual desire, stimulation, and satisfaction.
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.
Planned Parenthood
This site has practical and easily accessible information about many sexual health topics.
Evora
This site has straight-forward, easy-to-read blog posts about many aspects of sexual health from an health from an ObGyn doctor.
OBGProjcet
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
If you have questions or problems
Call your clinic Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Women's Health Center at 1-319-356-2294 for gynecology
- Reproductive Endocrinology at 1-319-356-1767
Call the Hospital Operator at 1-319-356-1616
- On nights, weekends and holidays
- Ask for the gynecology resident on call.
Call toll-free at 1-800-777-8442
- 24 hours a day
- Ask for the gynecology resident on call.
- You may be asked some questions when using the toll-free number.
Send a MyChart message for non-urgent questions or concerns.