A sexual problem, or sexual dysfunction, refers to a problem during any phase of the sexual response cycle that prevents the individual or couple from experiencing satisfaction from the sexual activity. The sexual response cycle has four phases: excitement, plateau, orgasm, and resolution.

Symptoms of sexual problems
You or your partner are experiencing significant distress due to sexual dysfunction.

• Erections or intercourse are painful.
• You lack any desire for sexual contact.
• You are unable to have or maintain a usable erection.
• You are unable to have an orgasm.

Cause of a sexual disorder

• Tiredness (fatigue)
• Chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, liver disease, kidney disease.
• Cancer
• Neurologic disorders.
• Vascular (blood flow) disorders.
• Hormonal imbalances.
• Menopause.
• Pregnancy