GENDER IDENTITY DISORDER

Gender identity disorder (GID) or transsexualism is defined by strong, persistent feelings of identification with the opposite gender and discomfort with one's own assigned sex. People with GID desire to live as members of the opposite sex and often dress and use mannerisms associated with the other gender. For instance, a person identified as a boy may feel and act like a girl. This is distinct from homosexuality in that homosexuals nearly always identify with their apparent sex or gender.

Many individuals with gender identity disorder become socially isolated, whether by choice or through ostracization, which can contribute to low self-esteem and may lead to school aversion or even dropping out. Peer ostracism and teasing are especially common consequences for boys with the disorder.The disturbance can be so pervasive that the mental lives of some individuals revolve only around activities that lessen gender distress. They are often preoccupied with appearance, especially early in the transition to living in the opposite sex role. Relationships with parents also may be seriously impaired. Some males with gender identity disorder resort to self-treatment with hormones and may (very rarely) perform their own castration or penectomy. Especially in urban centers, some males with the disorder may engage in prostitution, placing them at a high risk for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. Suicide attempts and substance-related disorders are common.

Symptoms

Children

Adults

Individual and family counseling is recommended for children, and individual or couples therapy is recommended for adults. You may take these therapy sessions online. Ask for help, now.

ORGASMIC DISORDER

Orgasmic dysfunction is the inability for an individual to reach orgasm during sexual stimulation. A person may be diagnosed with Female Orgasmic Disorder or Male Orgasmic Disorder, though it is less common for men. The condition is referred to as primary when the female has never experienced orgasm through any means of stimulation. It is called secondary if the woman has attained orgasm in the past but is currently nonorgasmic.

Symptoms

Inability to reach orgasm in general or with certain forms of sexual stimulation.

When sex is not enjoyable, it can become a chore rather than a mutually satisfying, playful and intimate experience. Ask for help, now.

SEXUAL PAIN DISORDER

Dyspareunia refers to pain in the pelvic area during or after sexual intercourse. This can occur in both men and women. Vaginismus refers to an involuntary spasm of the musculature surrounding the vagina causing it to close, resulting in penetration being difficult and painful, or impossible.

Symptoms

When treated by a psychologist in sex therapy, success rates are usually very high.                    Ask for help, now.

SEXUAL masochısm

Sexual masochism falls under the psychiatric sexual disorders category of paraphilias, meaning "abnormal or unnatural attraction." Sexual masochism refers to engaging in or frequently fantasizing about being beaten, bound, or otherwise made to suffer, resulting in sexual satisfaction. Blindfolding, spanking and humiliation in the form of defecation, urination, or forced imitation of animals are other methods used by these patients. Masochists may inflict their own pain through shocking, pricking or choking. Approximately 30 percent also participate in sadistic behavior.

Symptoms

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