Many women experience sexual problems, particularly
with orgasm. A woman may be unable to move from the plateau phase into orgasm,
which may be very frustrating. She may be able to climax easily from
masturbation, but does not do so because of intercourse.
This is now thought to be perfectly normal, and may
in fact apply to a Many women experience sexual problems, particularly
with orgasm. A woman may be unable to move from the plateau phase into orgasm,
which may be very frustrating. She may be able to climax easily from
masturbation, but does not do so because of intercourse.
This is now thought to be perfectly normal, and may
in fact apply to a sizeable proportion (a third or more) of all women. Problems
with orgasm when with a partner can sometimes be because the women or the partner
does not know how best she can be sexually stimulated to the point of climax,
and a straightforward sex manual can usually help the couple out of this
problem. However, there are a number of physical factors that can lead to
sexual problems, and these could be considered before a couple goes on to seek
psychological help with any sexual difficulty.
Libido is the
interest in or our need for sex, so it is obviously a prerequisite of enjoyable
sexual activity. However, there are a number of simple problems that can lead
to a decrease in libido, and these are often easily rectified.
Many women report that they have little interest in
sex immediately after the birth of a child. This may be a result of the change
in hormone levels during and after pregnancy, but it may also be caused simply
by physical tiredness.
The Pill can also reduce libido. This is a
relatively uncommon effect, and may be easily solved by a change of Pill, of
trying a different kind of contraceptive. Once again, it is they change in
hormone levels that is said to be responsible.
The menstrual cycle can be accompanied by changes in
the level of sexual interest. This should not present a problem once the woman
and her partner have understood and accepted these ebbs and flows and their
cyclical changes. A small minority of women, however, will experience loss of
libido because of hormone deficiency or imbalance that is quite independent of
the menstrual cycle, and this needs treatment.
Physical difficulties with arousal and intercourse
can also occur because of pregnancy and childbirth. The vagina may be very
tender after giving birth, and intercourse should not be attempted until all
stiches have healed completely.
Once vaginal soreness has disappeared, (this may
take three weeks or more) intercourse can take place as usual.
Painful intercourse needs medical investigation and
treatment, as it may indicate gynaecological problems, such a cysts on the
ovaries or an infection inside the uterus. proportion (a third or more) of all women. Problems
with orgasm when with a partner can sometimes be because the women or the partner
does not know how best she can be sexually stimulated to the point of climax,
and a straightforward sex manual can usually help the couple out of this
problem. However, there are a number of physical factors that can lead to
sexual problems, and these could be considered before a couple goes on to seek
psychological help with any sexual difficulty.
Libido is the
interest in or our need for sex, so it is obviously a prerequisite of enjoyable
sexual activity. However, there are a number of simple problems that can lead
to a decrease in libido, and these are often easily rectified.
Many women report that they have little interest in
sex immediately after the birth of a child. This may be a result of the change
in hormone levels during and after pregnancy, but it may also be caused simply
by physical tiredness.
The Pill can also reduce libido. This is a
relatively uncommon effect, and may be easily solved by a change of Pill, of
trying a different kind of contraceptive. Once again, it is they change in
hormone levels that is said to be responsible.
The menstrual cycle can be accompanied by changes in
the level of sexual interest. This should not present a problem once the woman
and her partner have understood and accepted these ebbs and flows and their
cyclical changes. A small minority of women, however, will experience loss of
libido because of hormone deficiency or imbalance that is quite independent of
the menstrual cycle, and this needs treatment.
Physical difficulties with arousal and intercourse
can also occur because of pregnancy and childbirth. The vagina may be very
tender after giving birth, and intercourse should not be attempted until all
stitches have healed completely.
Once vaginal soreness has disappeared, (this may
take three weeks or more) intercourse can take place as usual.
Painful intercourse needs medical investigation and
treatment, as it may indicate gynecological problems, such a cysts on the
ovaries or an infection inside the uterus.
