Sex and sexual interactions are a normal part of adolescent and adult life. Regardless of your stance on "when" these interactions should occur, they will happen at some point. While sexual intercourse is supposed to be a pleasurable event, many problems can arise behind the bedroom door known as sexual dysfunctions. One of these problems is that nothing is arising. Male erectile disorder occurs in nearly 10% of men, and affects their ability to sustain an erection long enough to engage in sex. Another similar problem for women is known as female sexual arousal disorder. Women have difficulty becoming aroused or forming enough lubrication to engage in sexual activities; nearly 19% of women experience this. A collective 32% of adults (24% female and 8% male) are unable to achieve orgasms consistently or at all. This disorder is known as female orgasmic disorder in women and male orgasmic disorder in men. In some cases where women are only able to achieve orgasm on their own but not with a partner, a clinician will need to determine if the problem lies in a lack of stimulation rather than an orgasmic disorder. Premature ejaculation (PE) is the most common sexual dysfunction in men. PE is characterized by early ejaculation with very little stimulation; it affects nearly 30% of males. More sexual problems are rooted in a lack of desire to engage. Hypoactive sexual desire disorder is shown as very little desire to participate in sexual activities. A second part to this disorder is sexual aversion disorder, where people are uncomfortable with genatile contact. They may enjoy other types of sexual contact, as long as their and their partner's genatiles are not involved. A very common problem among men and women both is performance anxiety. Individuals with performance anxiety are so focused on their ability to satisfy their partner, that they are unable to sustain an erection, become properly lubricated, or achieve an orgasm.
Luckily, there are solutions to many of these problems. Products such as viagra and other natural remedies can help sustain an erection and lengthen the duration of the erection. Lubrication can be purchased from your doctor, or from stores specializing in sexual needs. Many mental sexual problems are rooted in a lack of communication between partners and self confidence. If that is the case, couples can always engage in sensate-focus exercises. This consists of massaging your partner in a non-sexual manner, naked. Couples are to engage in activities such as this until their confidence levels are restored. Couples will also note a higher level of communication between each other. Sex should be a pleasurable event for both people involved, so no matter what the sexual dysfunction, there is always a solution if the couple is willing to work for it.
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