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	Guidelines for Revitalizing and Maintaining Sexual Desire By Barry and Emily McCarthy (Part I) - Lovegevity.com
		The keys to sexual desire are positive anticipation and feeling you deserve sexual pleasure.
		Revitalizing sexual desire is a couple function, guilt and blame subvert the change process.
		Desire is facilitated by an intimate, interactive sexual relationship.
	www.lovegevity.com /marriage/collectiveguidance/guidelines_for_sexual_desire1.html (399 words)

	Relationships of the level of sexual desire to the rate of sexual activity
		In the first state the rate of sexual activity corresponds to the level of libido, in the second case it is higher, and in the third it is lower.
		As a result of this man's high rate of sexual activity, the cyto-genetic mechanism of pre-zygotic determination produces an elevated level of testosterone, and the pool of Y-carrying spermatozoids have a selective advantage, which is realized in the process of pre-zygotic selection, leading to the conception of a male child.
		It is possible that in these cases, the limited level of sexual desire is inherited, as are the specific personal factors which lead to "frequent" sexual activity.
	www.apsexology.com /05prezyg/prezyg08.htm (0 words)

	Sexual Dysfunction
		Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD) is a deficiency or absence of sexual fantasies and desire for sexual activity.
		If the sexual partner of a patient with suspected hypoactive sexual desire disorder feels that this is a problem within the relationship, that concern should be sufficient for the individual to seek psychological consultation (some couple practise hypnotherapy).
		Desire for and fantasy about sexual activity are chronically or recurrently deficient or absent.
	www.bighealth.net /conditions/sexual_dysfunctions/sexual_dysfunctions.html (0 words)

	female sexual desire
		One is the desire to masturbate and to have sex by yourself, and sometimes thatâs used for tension release.
		Sexual trauma â“ you can see how these factors are very very different, but they all can have a tremendous effect on sexual desire.
		Sexual orientation issues â“ if someone is not quite sure about his or her sexual orientation and doesnât really want to think about it and deal with it, itâs almost easier not to go there and not to engage in any sexual activity.
	www.slinky.com.au /articles/Women-Sexualilty/female-sexual-desire.htm (3533 words)

	Sexuality 4: The Sexual Response Cycle
		Desire is a prelude to sexual excitement and sexual activity—it occurs in the mind rather than the body and may not progress to sexual excitement without further physical or mental stimulation.
		Desire may be communicated between potential sexual partners either verbally or through body language and behavior (for example, through “flirting”).
		In different cultures, behaviors meant to communicate desire may vary greatly along gender lines; for example, in some cultures, women are expected not to express overt, verbal communication of their sexual desire, whereas such communication from men is expected.
	www.engenderhealth.org /res/onc/sexuality/response/pg2.html (1178 words)

	Sexual desire in later life Journal of Sex Research - Find Articles
		Human sexuality is generally an understudied area of scientific investigation, and researchers have been particularly neglectful of the study of sexuality in the aging population.
		Like other drives, such as hunger, sexual desire is regulated by the avoidance of pain and the seeking of pleasure, and it is produced by the activation of a specific neural system in the brain.
		Desire is therefore a subjective, psychological condition that is not necessarily reflected in an individual's actual or potential actions.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m2372/is_2_42/ai_n13822490 (853 words)

	Women with Low Sexual Desire
		Loss of sexual desire, known in medical terms as hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD), is the most common form of sexual dysfunction among women of all ages.
		She says sexual drive is the biological component of desire, which is reflected as spontaneous sexual interest including sexual thoughts, erotic fantasies, and daydreams.
		Because a loss of sexual desire in women is caused by a combination of physical and psychological factors, it usually requires more than one treatment approach to fix the problem.
	www.beachpsych.com /pages/cc92.html (936 words)

	Lifespan's A - Z Health Information Library - Inhibited sexual desire (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Disorders of sexual desire are often among the more difficult sexual problems to treat, and seem to be especially more challenging to treat in men.
		Low sexual desire, however, may be a barometer of the emotional health of the relationship.
		In other cases where there is an excellent and loving relationship, low sexual desire may cause a partner to repeatedly feel hurt and rejected, leading to eventual feelings of resentment and promoting eventual emotional distance.
	www.lifespan.org /adam/healthillustratedencyclopedia/1/001952.html (1068 words)

	Sexual Desire After Hysterectomy
		When the ovaries are removed with the uterus, there is a significant loss of libido (sexual drive) because the ovaries are the major producer of estrogen, progesterone and testosterone.
		If one or both ovaries are left, they should continue to produce hormones, but because the connection of the ovaries to the uterus has been cut, it is possible that their functioning is altered and their life span may be shortened.
		Testosterone is found in both men and women (obviously much higher levels in men) and is a major component necessary for sexual desire.
	healthlink.mcw.edu /article/939673009.html (290 words)

	Sexual Health Network - sexually transmitted diseases - herpes - gentital herpes - herpes picture
		My sexual desire has been almost nothing for three years and the problems is a I am only 25 and married this is causing a huge strain on my marriage.
		Sexual expression may be directed to parts of the body other than the genitals, increasing cuddling, caressing, massage, or other forms of touch.
		Another approach for describing sexual function is based on a wish for intimacy This approach holds that each of us wishes to be seen for who we are in the presence of another.
	www.sexualhealth.com /article.php?Action=read&article_id=314&channel=3&topic=73 (3717 words)

	Sexual health: How to achieve a fulfilling sexual relationship - MayoClinic.com
		As long as a sexual fantasy or behavior doesn't lead to emotional or physical discomfort, conflict in the relationship, or problems in other aspects of their lives, it shouldn't be a source of concern.
		If the difference between levels of sexual desire is small, couples are generally able to negotiate their activity so that they both feel satisfied.
		For a person to become sexually aroused and to function normally, he or she needs to have a feeling of self-confidence, freedom from anxiety, the presence of arousing mental and physical stimulation, and the ability to focus attention on sexually arousing thoughts or behavior.
	www.mayoclinic.com /health/sexual-health/HQ01363 (1736 words)

	AAMFT Consumer Update- Male Sexual Problems
		Uneven sexual desire and dissimilar preferences in sexual style are normal and inevitable in long-term relationships.
		Sexual boredom, lack of intimacy, low desire, and passionless sex are common and inevitable developments–potentially, mid-stages in the evolution of your relationship.
		Actually, sexual difficulties can be "beneficial" if you heed them as a wakeup call: There is more to sex than removing inhibitions or learning new techniques, and a great many things cause sexual performance problems and low desire.
	www.aamft.org /families/Consumer_Updates/MaleSexualProblems.asp (1267 words)

	Female Sexual Problems
		A sexual problem is anything that interferes with a woman's satisfaction with a sexual activity.
		Desire (excitement phase) - Desire is a sexual "charge" that increases interest in and responsiveness to sexual activity.
		Lack of sexual desire (22%) - Lack of interest in sex, or desire for sex, is a common problem in both men and women, but especially in women.
	www.emedicinehealth.com /female_sexual_problems/article_em.htm (688 words)

	Decreased Sexual Desire - Its Many Causes
		Sexual desire, or libido as it is sometimes called, is influenced by our own health, environmental circumstances and the behavior of our partner and others.
		Past sexual abuse or rape trauma may lie dormant for years and only surface when a woman is safely involved in a committed relationship.
		In spite of all the possible causes that can affect sexual desire, the most frequent cause of libido decrease among women is her non-sexual relationship with her partner.
	www.wdxcyber.com /nmood01.htm (524 words)

	Introduction: Sexual Dysfunction: Merck Manual Home Edition
		Desire may be triggered by thoughts, words, sights, smells, or touch.
		Sexual function is affected by physical and psychologic factors.
		Sexual dysfunction may involve pain during intercourse or a disturbance in sexual response, affecting desire, arousal, or orgasm.
	www.merck.com /mmhe/sec22/ch250/ch250a.html (212 words)

	LiveScience.com - Maybe Tonight Honey, I Have a Migraine
		Overall, men in the study reported levels of sexual desire that were 24 percent higher than women.
		Sexual desire and migraine headache have both previously been linked to levels of serotonin, a brain chemical that also plays a role in depression.
		Because high levels of serotonin are associated with low sexual desire, and migraine sufferers have low levels of the chemical, it was predicted that they would report higher levels of sex drive.
	www.livescience.com /humanbiology/060609_migraine.html (467 words)

	Sexual
		Desire for and fantasy about sexual activity are chronically or recurrently deficient or absent.
		The clinician's judgment of this is based on her sexual experience, adequacy of foreplay and norms for her age.
		Repeatedly for at least 6 months, the patient has intense sexual desires, fantasies or behaviors concerning the act of watching an unsuspecting person who is naked, disrobing or having sex.
	www.geocities.com /morrison94/Sexual.htm (1981 words)

	The Four Forms of Sexual Dysfunction - Associated Content
		Sexual desire disorder is the lack of sexual desire and / or an aversion to genital sexual contact.
		Sexual arousal disorder is a persistent inability to attain or maintain an arousal until the completion of the sexual act.
		Women that experience female sexual arousal disorder may be brought on by rape or childhood trauma, resentment towards their partner, or from vaginal dryness.
	www.associatedcontent.com /article/9316/the_four_forms_of_sexual_dysfunction.html (855 words)

	Sexual Disorders
		Sexual dysfunctions are disorders related to a particular phase of the sexual response cycle.
		Female sexual arousal disorder is described as the inability of a woman to complete sexual activity with adequate lubrication.
		When minimal sexual stimulation causes orgasm and ejaculation on a persistent basis for the male, he is said to have premature ejaculation.
	www.athealth.com /Consumer/disorders/Sexual.html (636 words)

	Decreased Libido (sexual desire)
		Sexual desire is a normal and natural feeling for women and men.
		One of the things complicating discussions about sexual issues is that some people become worried about what is "normal" or "abnormal." A quick look at the magazine section of your store proves this, as most magazines have articles about sexual topics.
		Sexual relations should be a time to share, care and enjoy each other, at a time and place agreeable to both partners.
	www.health.am /eng/libido/4.php (1517 words)

	Genetic variations impact sexual desire (Site not responding. Last check: )
		New evidence that individual differences in human sexual desire can be attributed to genetic variations has been revealed by a research group headed by a professor of psychology at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
		However, recent advances in molecular genetic studies of human behavior and personality, imaging studies of sexual arousal and performance, and neuroendocrinological investigations suggest that individual variations in many aspects of human sexuality, similar to other human behavior, are likely to rest on a firm foundation in the neurosciences.
		The investigators predict that as a result of their work, and other advances in neurosciences focusing on sexual behavior, a conceptual change will result, in which new therapeutic pathways will be developed for treatment of sexual dysfunctions based on a rational pharmacogenetic strategy.
	www.news-medical.net /?id=18151 (675 words)

	Loss of Sexual Desire in Women --- HealthandAge (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The Sexual Dysfunction Association is a UK charitable organization that primarily aims to help sufferers of impotence (erectile dysfunction), and their partners, and to raise awareness of the condition among both the public and health professionals.
		Inhibited Desire Disorder is defined as the persistent or recurrent deficiency or absence of sexual fantasies, thoughts and/or desire, or receptivity to sexual activity, which causes personal distress.
		The use of sexual fantasies or daydreams may be helpful by increasing arousal and keeping the mind sexually focused, thus preventing negative and unhelpful thoughts.
	www.healthandage.com /Home/gm=20!gid2=2888 (1072 words)

	MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Inhibited sexual desire
		ISD can be primary (in which the person has never felt much sexual desire or interest), or secondary (in which the person used to feel sexual desire, but no longer does).
		Disorders of sexual desire are often difficult to treat.
		Low sexual desire, however, may be a sign of the health of the relationship.
	www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/ency/article/001952.htm (0 words)

	Understanding Sexual Desire and Sexual Dysfunction in Terms of Emotional Conditions
		Factor analysis of a sexual desire and sexual problems questionnaire yielded a single factor with sexual desire as one pole and sexual problems as the opposite pole.
		Sexual desire was greater when participants felt pleasure rather than displeasure, unaroused rather than aroused, and dominant rather than submissive.
		The highest levels of sexual desire and freedom from sexual problems were associated with pleasant and dominant feelings (e.g., feeling admired and vigorous or relaxed and leisurely); the lowest levels were reported for unpleasant and aroused feelings (e.g., hostile and hateful or pained and embarrassed).
	www.kaaj.com /psych/abstract/sexualdesire.html (384 words)

	LiveScience.com - Study: Sexual Desire is in Your Genes
		Your sexual desire or lack thereof could be in your genes, scientists announced today.
		The study is the first to provide data to show that common variations in the sequence of DNA impact on sexual desire, arousal and function, the researchers said.
		The results suggest that low sexual desire might be a normal biological condition rather than a psychological problem, the researchers say.
	www.livescience.com /humanbiology/060529_sex_genes.html (368 words)

	How to Increase Sexual Desire : by Ray Sahelian, M.D.
		In fact, it is possible to increase male and female sexual desire to levels even higher than teenage years.
		A. With time her sexual desire should return, it is not uncommon for a woman to have a lack of sexual desire during the first few weeks or months after delivery.
		A. Passion Rx has improved sexual desire in many women in these situations but it is impossible to predict in an individual case.
	www.raysahelian.com /sexualdesire.html (0 words)

	Sexual Desire
		Those victims of sexual abuse or rape in childhood, whose marriages lack of emotional intimacy, largely, are at risk of ISD.
		The hormone responsible for sexual arousal in both men and women is testosterone, which improves sexual functioning in hypogonadal men.
		Doctors don't exactly know what is the correlation between testosterone levels and sexual desire in women, but some gynecologists prescribe it increasingly libido.
	www.sexualinfo.net /m-sexual-desire.html (0 words)

	Sexual Desire Disorder - Health and Medical Information produced by doctors - MedicineNet.com
		Inhibited sexual desire (ISD) refers to a low level of sexual desire and interest manifested by a failure to initiate or be responsive to a partner's initiation of sexual activity.
		A diagnosis of Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder refers to condition in which an individual has very low desire for sex although sexual performance may be adequate once the activity has been initiated.
		A diagnosis of Sexual Aversion Disorder refers to a condition in which an individual is repelled by the concept of genital sexual contact.
	www.medicinenet.com /script/main/art.asp?articlekey=38126 (756 words)

	Depression and Sexual Desire American Family Physician - Find Articles (Site not responding. Last check: )
		In one study it was found that more than 70 percent of depressed patients had a loss of sexual interest when not taking medication, and they reported that the severity of this loss of interest was worse than the other symptoms of depression.(4) In this same study, libido declined with increasing severity of psychologic illness.
		Patients have difficulty discussing sexual dysfunction (decreased libido, erectile dysfunction and anorgasmia) and acknowledging decreased libido may be particularly difficult.
		It is important to assess the patient for psychologic and interpersonal factors that commonly affect depression and sexual desire.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m3225/is_4_62/ai_65106200 (557 words)

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