Ed's wife reports he has lost interest in sexual activity. He is not responsive, and she is considering divorce. Ed has a:

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Ed's loss of interest in sexual activity is a sexual dysfunction. A sexual dysfunction is defined as a disturbance in sexual desire or in the psychophysiological changes that characterize the sexual response cycle. In this case, Ed's lack of sexual interest would fall under the category of sexual desire disorders. A sexual aversion typically refers to a strong aversion to sexual activity or physical contact, which does not seem to be the case with Ed. The problem specific to arousal would involve issues with physiological changes such as difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection, which is not mentioned in the scenario.

Ed's Wife Reports He Has Lost Interest in Sexual Activity