Definition and diagnosis of sexuality in the XXI century

Abstract Background Regardless of the relationship between aging and sexual dysfunction, most adults continue to be sexually active in their later years. Conditions such erectile dysfunction or hypoactive sexual desire disorder present one of many barriers to maintain a healthy sex life. Objective T...

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Published in:Maturitas 2008-05, Vol.60 (1), p.50-58
Main Authors: Castelo-Branco, Camil, Huezo, Milagro León, Lagarda, José Luís Ballescá
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult and adolescent clinical studies
Advertising
Aging
Biological and medical sciences
Contraception
Female
Gender identity
Gynecology. Andrology. Obstetrics
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
History, 21st Century
Humans
Internal Medicine
Male
Mass media
Medical sciences
Metrosexual
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Paternity
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychopathology. Psychiatry
Puberal and climacteric disorders (male and female)
Reproduction
Sexual behavior disorders. Psychogenic sexual dysfunctions
Sexual dysfunction
Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological
Sexuality
Sexuality - history
Socio-economics
Sociology - trends
Terminology as Topic
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Summary:Abstract Background Regardless of the relationship between aging and sexual dysfunction, most adults continue to be sexually active in their later years. Conditions such erectile dysfunction or hypoactive sexual desire disorder present one of many barriers to maintain a healthy sex life. Objective This article links the concurrence between the social, cultural, political, and economic changes on a worldwide and historical level and the changes observed in sexuality. This review comprises from medical, biological and behavioral concerns to those of rights and social justice. To give an idea about the interests and trends of modern research on sexuality, the manuscript includes a review on the impact of contraception, public advertising, mass media and new technologies on sexuality and introduces the concept of sexual dysfunction. Discussion Data suggest that broader cultural beliefs about appropriate sexuality are evident in general practice. Asking about sexual health remains a low priority for many doctors, particularly when it comes to older patients. Conclusion The influence of all these previous concerns on the field of sexuality notion is particularly apparent in the development of concepts such as sexual health and sexual rights. These new concepts had an effect on researchers allowing them to describe connections between highly limited occurrence and global systems. Further education is needed to raise professional awareness about the importance of healthy sexuality in aging.
ISSN:0378-5122
1873-4111
DOI:10.1016/j.maturitas.2008.02.002