Maxine and Jules have just celebrated their 25^th anniversary. They were high school sweethearts-he was captain of the football team and she was captain of the cheerleader squad. They were voted the "Most Perfect Couple". Gradually, over the years, Maxine has lost her girlish figure and Jules has put on a "beer belly," and although they remain devoted to each other, neither finds the other sexually attractive. Jules has affairs with other women as a way to keep him happy. Maxine had a brief affair a few years ago, but felt guilty and ended it. Which of the follow disorders is Maxine and Jules likely experiencing?

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Situational hypoactive sexual desire refers to a decrease in sexual interest or desire in a specific situation or with a specific partner, which seems to be the case for Maxine and Jules. They appear to have lost sexual attraction to each other over time, despite their devotion to each other. Jules' affairs with other women suggest that he still has a sex drive, but not towards Maxine. Maxine's brief affair also suggests that her lack of desire may be situational rather than a generalized lack of sex drive. The other disorder options-- generalized hypoactive sexual desire, sexual aversion disorder, and sexual dysfunction disorder-- do not fit as well with the information provided in the scenario.

Maxine and Jules Have Just Celebrated Their 25th Anniversary

Maxine and Jules Have Just Celebrated Their 25^th Anniversary