ABSTRACT
Difficulties creating and focusing on pleasure are very common: 40–50% of women report experiencing at least one “sexual dysfunction”. The data indicate that the most frequent sexual dysfunctions for women are desire and arousal dysfunctions. This is not just a problem for women: People of all genders may find themselves struggling to find and experience pleasure. Pleasure is not just a sensation in the body; it is often connected with emotions. Sexual pleasure is frequently associated with happiness, joy, and love. Addressing trauma takes priority and it is assumed pleasure does not need the professional’s attention, that it will happen “naturally” as trauma is processed. People have sex for a variety of reasons. Even sex that people have with the intention of seeking pleasure, and that follows a pattern that has been pleasurable to them before, may not feel good this time around.
