Shari has come to see you at the Sexual Dysfunctions Clinic, because she is feeling very distressed over the fact that she never feels like engaging in sexual activity with her partner. Shari and her partner have had many arguments over this lack of interest, and she decided to see a therapist. In consulting the DSM-5, you would likely diagnose her with

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According to the DSM-5, female sexual interest/arousal disorder is characterized by a lack of, or significantly reduced, sexual interest/arousal, and associated distress or interpersonal difficulties. Shari’s lack of interest in sexual activity with her partner and distress over the situation align with the criteria for this diagnosis. The other options (A, C, D, E) do not fully fit Shari’s symptoms and situation.

Shari Has Come to See You at the Sexual Dysfunctions