BRIDGING AYURVEDA AND FEMALE SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION - A PARADIGM FOR INTIMATE RENEWAL

Traditionally, disorders of desire, arousal, pain, and reduced orgasm have been included under the category of female sexual dysfunction (FSD). However, because female sexual response is dynamic and complicated, recognizing isolated dysfunctions like Female Sexual Arousal Disorder (FSAD) is still difficult. The revised DSM-IV states that FSAD is characterized by impaired genital arousal and absent or considerably reduced arousal in response to stimulation. According to epidemiological studies, 30 55% of people have FSD. Disorders of desire and arousal, particularly lubrication problems, continue to be the most commonly reported problems in community surveys, no twith standing the recent increase in interest in organic causes.A womans psychological state, beliefs, expectations, tastes, and surroundings all influence her sexual attraction. Sexual desire and mental health are intimately related.Similar to arousal disorders, these dysfunctions are referred to as Yonivyapad in traditional Ayurvedic writings. According to Acharya Dalhana, one of the main characteristics of Apaharsha (lack of happiness) is the importance of mentalabilities like Sankalpa (decision), Dhyeya (meditation), and Vicharya (analysis). Sampraharshana (arousal) requires addressing the Manas(mind) and the Ayurvedic method of Satwavajaya Chikitsa (psychological treatment) aids in symptom relief and anxiety reduction.