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Sexual dysfunctions

Sexual interest or arousal disorder

Persistent lack of interest in or arousal during sexual activity, causing discomfort. In men, it's called hypoactive sexual desire.

Common signs

Little interest in sexFew fantasies or little initiativePersonal or relationship distress

Tips

For you

  1. Review tiredness, stress, medication and hormones
  2. Make time for intimacy without pressure
  3. Sex or couples therapy

For family and friends

  1. Make time for intimacy without pressure to have sex
  2. Talk about tiredness, stress and mental load

When to ask for help

  1. Review medication and hormones with your doctor
  2. If it causes conflict in the relationship

Guidance test

Answer thinking about the last few weeks. There are 8 questions and you get your result straight away. Your answers are not saved or sent.

0 of 8
1. I have little interest in sex
2. I hardly ever have sexual fantasies
3. I rarely take the initiative
4. I find it hard to get aroused
5. I don't find sex very pleasurable
6. It has been happening for months
7. It causes distress for me or my partner
8. I'm very tired or stressed
Also take the full relationship test →

Free resources

Downloadable PDF sheetSigns, tips and resources to print or saveFree guide: CouplesFree resource from Clínica Vivaldi

Related disorders

Erectile disorderSexual dysfunctionsPremature ejaculationSexual dysfunctionsDelayed ejaculationSexual dysfunctionsFemale orgasmic disorderSexual dysfunctions

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Reviewed by María Teresa Fernández Vicente, health psychologist and neuropsychologist (registration no. CV17304), in November 2026. Educational information prepared by the Clínica Vivaldi team based on the DSM-5-TR classification. It does not replace a professional assessment and cannot be used to diagnose.