When mentioning the word "frigidity" many women still scared us, because not being able to enjoy sex was seen before in a derogatory way. Fortunately that idea has changed and today it is called "Female Sexual Dysfunction". It refers to a set of 4 sexual problems quite common in women and of which there is no reason to be ashamed.
What we earlier disparagingly called "frigidity" is now called "Female Sexual Dysfunction." An important name change, because it means that sexual problems are no longer associated with personal defects of women, but that they talk about something that is not working properly in the body and that can have both physical and psychological causes.
Common sexual problems in women
Female Sexual Dysfunction covers 4 common sexual problems of women. And I say common because they happen to 4 out of 10 women at some time in life. Which are?
1. Low sexual desire or total rejection (sexual desire disorder)
2. Difficulty getting aroused (sexual arousal disorder)
3. Pain during intercourse (sexual pain disorder or Dyspareunia )
4. Problems having an orgasm ( orgasm disorder or Anorgasmia)
Although some of these sexual problems can occur early in life, they also happen to women who previously had a totally pleasurable sexual life. If they are happening to you, there is nothing to be ashamed of. On the contrary, it is best to recognize it and identify its causes in time to solve it soon and thus return to enjoy your sexuality fully.
You do not believe it, but the stress, the worries, the anxiety, the depression, the low self-esteem, the problems of couple or the traumas of the past, can interfere enough with your sexuality. So that your body is available for sexual intercourse and you can enjoy it, your mind must also be willing. And if it is not, if you have your head in another thought or you are distressed, everything will be more difficult. You will not get excited in the same way, it is likely that you do not even feel desires for your partner, do not lubricate properly and penetration can hurt you or, what happens to many women, you can not have an orgasm.
Physical or medical causes of sexual problems in women
But the causes are not only in your mind. Several recent studies confirm that many sexual problems also have physical causes, be it small health complications or chronic diseases, such as
* Hormonal changes related to menopause : before and during menopause, your body undergoes important hormonal transformations and stops producing estrogen. This can reduce your sexual desire and cause vaginal dryness.
* Vaginal irritation: can be caused by lack of lubrication , some infection or allergic reactions to the material of certain contraceptives such as condoms, spermicides, diaphragm or intrauterine device (IUD)
* Infections in the vagina or urinary tract
* Some Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
* Vaginismus: when you involuntarily contract the muscles of the vagina, preventing penetration. This may be due to fears, sexual traumas of the past, or tension.
* Medications such as antihistamines, antihypertensives (to lower blood pressure), antidepressants or chemotherapy treatments , can reduce your desire and your vaginal lubrication, or even prevent you from reaching an orgasm
* Diseases: Diabetes , arthritis, or degenerative neurological disorders such as multiple sclerosis, can cause sexual problems
* The abuse of alcohol and illicit drugs also affect your sexual desire
If you have problems with sexual dysfunction, consult your doctor. If a physical cause is ruled out (since there are several treatments for them once they are identified), he or she could recommend you to an individual or couple therapist . Sexuality is an important part of life, it is worthwhile to enjoy it.
What we earlier disparagingly called "frigidity" is now called "Female Sexual Dysfunction." An important name change, because it means that sexual problems are no longer associated with personal defects of women, but that they talk about something that is not working properly in the body and that can have both physical and psychological causes.
Common sexual problems in women
Female Sexual Dysfunction covers 4 common sexual problems of women. And I say common because they happen to 4 out of 10 women at some time in life. Which are?
1. Low sexual desire or total rejection (sexual desire disorder)
2. Difficulty getting aroused (sexual arousal disorder)
3. Pain during intercourse (sexual pain disorder or Dyspareunia )
4. Problems having an orgasm ( orgasm disorder or Anorgasmia)
Although some of these sexual problems can occur early in life, they also happen to women who previously had a totally pleasurable sexual life. If they are happening to you, there is nothing to be ashamed of. On the contrary, it is best to recognize it and identify its causes in time to solve it soon and thus return to enjoy your sexuality fully.
You do not believe it, but the stress, the worries, the anxiety, the depression, the low self-esteem, the problems of couple or the traumas of the past, can interfere enough with your sexuality. So that your body is available for sexual intercourse and you can enjoy it, your mind must also be willing. And if it is not, if you have your head in another thought or you are distressed, everything will be more difficult. You will not get excited in the same way, it is likely that you do not even feel desires for your partner, do not lubricate properly and penetration can hurt you or, what happens to many women, you can not have an orgasm.
Physical or medical causes of sexual problems in women
But the causes are not only in your mind. Several recent studies confirm that many sexual problems also have physical causes, be it small health complications or chronic diseases, such as
* Hormonal changes related to menopause : before and during menopause, your body undergoes important hormonal transformations and stops producing estrogen. This can reduce your sexual desire and cause vaginal dryness.
* Vaginal irritation: can be caused by lack of lubrication , some infection or allergic reactions to the material of certain contraceptives such as condoms, spermicides, diaphragm or intrauterine device (IUD)
* Infections in the vagina or urinary tract
* Some Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
* Vaginismus: when you involuntarily contract the muscles of the vagina, preventing penetration. This may be due to fears, sexual traumas of the past, or tension.
* Medications such as antihistamines, antihypertensives (to lower blood pressure), antidepressants or chemotherapy treatments , can reduce your desire and your vaginal lubrication, or even prevent you from reaching an orgasm
* Diseases: Diabetes , arthritis, or degenerative neurological disorders such as multiple sclerosis, can cause sexual problems
* The abuse of alcohol and illicit drugs also affect your sexual desire
If you have problems with sexual dysfunction, consult your doctor. If a physical cause is ruled out (since there are several treatments for them once they are identified), he or she could recommend you to an individual or couple therapist . Sexuality is an important part of life, it is worthwhile to enjoy it.
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