Sexual complaints in men and women can be because of either physical or because of psychological causes. More often than not, it’s a combination of the two. Many a times, even unhealthy lifestyle contributes to these complaints. Some of the usual suspects that can be responsible for these sexual complaints include underlying medical conditions, stress, depression, and even relationship problems amongst couples.
Sexual complaints in women
There are a few common sexual complaints that affect all women at some point of time in their lives. No woman is immune to these sexual complaints.
Difficulty in experiencing an orgasm: Forget about difficulty, some women are unable to experience an orgasm. There are also some women who have never experienced the explosive orgasm, the kind some women can experience day in and day out. One of the reasons for this could be damage to the nerves following a surgery or it could even be stress or anxiety. At times, women are so desperate to have an orgasm that they don’t have one.
Low sexual desire: Women can lose their desire to have sex meaning they suffer from low libido. Such women can even stop fantasizing about sex. There are many reasons for this and one of them is low levels of testosterone.
Pain during intercourse: Sex shouldn’t hurt, but if you are suffering from a condition like vagnismus, you will be vulnerable to genital muscle spasms, resulting in extreme pain. Because of pain, you won’t be able to have comfortable sexual intercourse. Another reason for sexual pain could be a vaginal infection. If you are suffering from such a condition, it’s important that you consult a doctor immediately.
If you are suffering from any of these common problems, you need to consult your gynaecologist about the kind of treatment option available. At times, your vagina can become loose as a result of certain problems. This problem can be sorted out by using vaginal tightening creams and even muscle control exercises. A doctor can help you get started on the correct treatment option and also diagnose whether an underlying medical condition is at the root of your sexual complaint.
Common sexual complaints of men
There are plenty of sexual stumbling blocks as far as men are concerned. But the two most common sexual complaints in men are erectile dysfunction (ED) and premature ejaculation. Millions of men all over the world suffer from these conditions, but the silver lining is that there is treatment available for these conditions.
Impotence: A lot of men and even medical experts tend to use the term impotence and ED interchangeably. This problem is said to occur when a man is unable to get or maintain an erection. Some men suffer from temporary erection problems while others suffer from permanent problems. For most men, ED is a result of a combination of various factors. Physical causes such as diabetes, high cholesterol, pelvic injury, injury to spinal cord are just some of the physical reasons for ED. Psychological factors such as anxiety, fear of sexual performance, stress and depression are some of the psychological causes behind ED. Treatment is available in the form of prescription and non prescription medications such as Viagra, Cialis and even herbal supplements.
Premature ejaculation: This is another common problem and many men suffer from this problem at some point of time in their lives. This condition is characterized by a man’s inability to delay ejaculation. The orgasm occurs much sooner than the man or his partner wants it to happen. Sometimes this is a temporary problem but at times it can be permanent. In such cases, it’s advisable to consult a sex therapist who can introduce you to various delay tactics or recommend certain medications that can help delay ejaculation.