Sexuality is a complex interplay of multiple facets, including anatomical, physiological, psychological, developmental, cultural, and relational factors. All of these contribute to an individual’s sexuality in varying degrees at any point in time as well as developing and changing throughout the life cycle. Sexuality in adults consists of seven components:
- Gender identity
- Orientation
- Intention
- Desire
- Arousal
- Orgasm
- Emotional satisfaction
The sexual response cycle consists of four phases: desire, arousal, orgasm, and resolution. Phase 1 of the sexual response cycle, desire, consists of three components: sexual drive, sexual motivation, and sexual wish.
Phase 2, arousal, is brought on by psychological and/or physiological stimulation.
Phase 3, orgasm, has continued elevation of respiratory rate, heart rate, and blood pressure and the voluntary and involuntary contraction of many muscle groups.
The duration of the final phase, resolution, is highly dependent on whether orgasm was achieved. If orgasm is not achieved, irritability and discomfort can result, potentially lasting for several hours. If orgasm is achieved, resolution may last 10 to 15 minutes with a sense of calm and relaxation. Respiratory rate, heart rate, and blood pressure return to baseline.
Libido is defined as a person’s overall sexual drive or desire for sexual activity. Low libido in women and low libido in men have some similar roots, along with some gender-specific ones as well. Herbal supplement can be used to address the cause of decreased sexual function as well as the symptoms apart from the side effects of chemical medicines.
