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Sex is a key function of human beings. Its physical, emotional, psychological, and social aspects permeate into many parts of our lives. Therefore, it is a major contributor to “Quality of life” (QoL). This chapter covers defining and measuring sexual QoL, and then details sex and QoL in nonclinical populations covering a variety of demographic groups. A detailed review follows for QoL in clinical populations of medical/surgical, psychiatric disorders, and sexual disorders before and after treatment. The chapter concludes with a discussion of ways to enhance QoL by detailing interventions to improve QoL in general and in sex in particular.

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