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A variety of factors can contribute to the development of sexual disorders. Psychological factors that can cause sexual disorders include mental illnesses such as depression, past episodes of sexual abuse or other sexual trauma, and fears or guilt related to sexual issues.
There are many physical factors that can contribute to a person’s sexual problems. They include:
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Birth defects.
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Blood-supply problems.
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Conditions and diseases. Examples include diabetic neuropathy (nerve damage resulting from high levels of blood sugar), multiple sclerosis (autoimmune disorder that affects the central nervous system), tumors (abnormal growth of tissue) and tertiary syphilis (a late-phase form of the sexually transmitted disease). Research also indicates that conditions such as high blood pressure may be linked to sexual dysfunction in some cases.
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Drugs. These may include alcohol, nicotine, narcotics, stimulants, antihypertensives (high blood pressure medications), antihistamines (allergy medications) and psychotherapeutic medications.
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Endocrine disorders. These may include problems with the thyroid, pituitary or adrenal glands.
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Enlarged prostate gland.
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Failure of various organ systems. These may include problems with the heart and lungs.
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Hormonal deficiencies. Including low leves of testosterone, estrogen or androgens.
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Injuries to the back.
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Nerve damage. Examples include spinal cord injuries. People who abuse drugs and alcohol are at higher risk for developing sexual dysfunctions, as are people who have diabetes and degenerative neurological disorders, persistent psychological problems or difficulty with relationships. Age may also be a factor as people in their late-20s and 30s are especially likely to experience these problems and incidence levels rise again in seniors. | 
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