A psychobiosocial model for assessment, treatment, and relapse prevention for female sexual interest/arousal disorder

Abstract

ABSTRACTWith the DSM-5 now recognizing Female Sexual Interest/Arousal Disorder (FSIAD), it is imperative that researchers and clinicians have a comprehensive understanding of FSIAD and how to effectively treat it. As the topic of female sexual desire grows in popularity, researchers and clinicians have deemed it more variable, flexible, complex and individualistic than male desire. Most significantly, many have recognized that female desire is just as important as male desire. FSIAD is the most common female sexual complaint, and has the most negative impact on the couple relationship. This conceptual paper utilizes a case study to explore an integrative, couple psychobiosocial model for assessment, treatment (including therapeutic and medication interventions), and relapse prevention of FSIAD.