Daniel is a 30-year-old heterosexual man who is uninterested in sex. When he meets a woman who expresses interest in him, he does not pursue the relationship. He is not anxious about sexual situations, merely disinterested. What would you diagnose Daniel as having?
A) sexual aversion disorder
B) erectile dysfunction
C) anorgasmia
D) male hypoactive sexual desire disorder

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Daniel is experiencing a lack of sexual desire or interest, which is indicative of male hypoactive sexual desire disorder. This disorder is characterized by a persistent or recurrent absence of sexual fantasies or thoughts and/or a lack of desire for sexual activity. It is not associated with anxiety or fear of sexual situations, which rules out options A and C. Erectile dysfunction involves difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection, which is not mentioned as a symptom for Daniel, ruling out option B.

Daniel Is a 30-Year-Old Heterosexual Man Who Is Uninterested in Sex