Sexual pleasure and motivation.

Individuals engage in behaviors or partake of specific substances because it pleases them. Indeed, without the sensations of pleasure and displeasure we would be unlikely to repeat or restrict behaviors. Since repetitive sexual activity over the millennia has ensured the continuance of the human race, it is perhaps surprising that pleasure has received little attention in the research literature on sexual function and behavior.

Loss of sexual desire in the postmenopausal woman.

Introduction: Hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) is a common clinical problem that may bother women.

Aim: To provide a clear clinical pathway for the assessment and management of women presenting with symptoms of loss of sexual interest and desire (HSDD).

Main Outcome Measures: Patient self-report of sexual satisfaction and quality of life.