Mental and Emotional Causes of Sexual Dysfunction

• Anger toward a partner
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Discord or boredom with a partner
• Fear of dependence on another person
• Fear of losing control
• Feelings of detachment from sexual activities
• Guilt
• Inhibitions or ignorance about sexual behavior
• Performance anxiety (worrying about performance during intercourse)
• Previous traumatic sexual experiences, such as sexual abuse or previous sexual dysfunction