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lems. Low desire appears to be comorbid wi th depression, sexual and physical abuse in
adulthood, global mental functioning, and use of alcohol. 
Genito-Pelvic Pain/Penetration Disorder
Diagnostic Criteria 302.76 (F52.6)
A. Persistent or recurrent difficulties with one (or more) of the following:
1. Vaginal penetration during intercourse.
2. Marked vulvovaginal or pelvic pain during vaginal intercourse or penetration attempts. 
3. Marked fear or anxiety about vulvovaginal or pelvic pain in anticipation of, during,
or as a result of vaginal penetration.
4. Marked tensing or tightening of the pelvic floor muscles during attempted vaginal
penetration.
B. The symptoms in Criterion A have persist ed for a minimum duration of approximately
6 months.
C. The symptoms in Criterion A cause clinically significant distress in the individual.
D. The sexual dysfunction is not better explained by a nonsexual mental disorder or as a
consequence of a severe relationship distress (e.g., partner violence) or other signifi-
cant stressors and is not attributable to the effects of a substance/medication or an-
other medical condition.
Specify whether:
Lifelong:  The disturbance has been present since the individual became sexually active.
Acquired:  The disturbance began after a period of relatively normal sexual function.
Specify current severity:
Mild:  Evidence of mild distress over the symptoms in Criterion A.
Moderate: Evidence of moderate distress ov er the symptoms in Criterion A.
Severe:  Evidence of severe or extreme distress over the symptoms in Criterion A.
Diagnostic Features 
Genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder refe rs to four commonly comorbid symptom di-