Abstract
In recent years, there has been increasing interest in the area of sexual health. The availability and widespread promotion of medications used to treat male erectile dysfunction are changing public attitudes towards sexual dysfunction.1 As a result, more people are enquiring about sexual matters and consulting health professionals about their sexual functioning.2 The prevalence of sexual dysfunction is not well understood since the definition is often vague. Baldwin described the definition of sexual dysfunction as being highly dependent on what an individual considers “normal”, which can be further complicated by cultural differences.1,3 An individual’s upbringing and beliefs about sexuality can affect how and whether they report the issue to a health care professional. Sexual dysfunction can affect any phase of sexual activity; desire, arousal, orgasm or resolution.4 It can result from organic or secondary causes, of which medications may be a major contributor. Medications that can cause sexual difficulties include those used for hypertension and psychological disorders. One drug class known for its negative effects on sexuality is antidepressants.
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