Overview
-5 The DSM-5 is an official manual used by clinicians and psychiatrists to diagnose mental health disorders. Within the DSM-5, physical and psychological sexual disorders are classified under the category of sexual dysfunctions. These disorders involve difficulty with the normal functioning of an individual's sexual organs and/or psychological or emotional components of sexual behavior. Examples of physical sexual disorders include erectile dysfunction and vaginismus, while psychological sexual disorders include hypoactive sexual desire disorder, premature ejaculation, and persistent genital arousal disorder. Proper diagnosis and treatment of these disorders is important to ensure physical and psychological well-being as well as improve sexual relationships. Treatment often involves counseling, medications, and/or lifestyle changes depending on the individual's specific case.