Sexual Dysfunction Has Many Faces
Sexual dysfunction affects both men and women and when one rears its ugly head it can be a real problem for the individual and the relationship.
Sexual and intimacy problems can have many faces.
There is embarrassment, frustration, anxiety, disillusion, emotional disconnect and more.
Unfortunately these problems usually do not have the face of happiness, contentment, pleasure, relationship enhancement, confidence or peace.
If you want to treat your sexual dysfunction you first have to get to know it.
The first step of getting to know it is understanding what type of sexual dysfunction it is.
Where on the sexual response cycle does it fall? The stages of the sexual response cycle, desire, arousal, orgasm, and resolution are all different and with the exception of resolution, different sexual dysfunctions occur at different stages.
Low sex drive, for example is a desire disorder.
Erectile dysfunction is an arousal disorder.
Inability to climax falls in the orgasm stage.
Once you know where on the sexual response the problem falls, you have taken the first step in finding out how to resolve it.
The next step is finding out what the cause.
That starts with a visit to the doctor to rule out any medical problems.
Medical problems are notorious for causing problems with sexuality and intimacy at all stages of the sexual response cycle.
Many times if the underlying medical condition is treated and brought under control, the sexual issue often resolves itself.
Medication often has sexual side effects.
Anti Depressants are especially known for this.
Sometimes discussing a medication change with your doctor can lead to a positive change.
It is very important that patients do not stop taking any medication on their own for any reason, including having a sexual dysfunction.
Medication issues should be discussed with your health care provider.
Psychological factors as causes of physical problems should also be considered.
Problems in the relationship, stress, depression, anxiety are just a few factors that can put a halt on sexual function.
Getting into what can seem like an endless cycle of a failed sexual encounter, emotional reactions and avoidance of sexual activity then another attempt that fails often takes its toll on a person's sexual self esteem and well being.
Many times this causes someone to emotionally and sexually withdraw in the relationship and that certainly affects the relationship and the other person in it.
Partners of people who have a sexual dysfunction can be left confused, upset at the loss of intimacy in the relationship and with anxiety approaching the subject.
Many times instead of addressing the problem in an open manner, one or both partners simply stop talking and that can intrude on all aspects of the relationship.
They can avoid each other and not just sexually.
There is help and successful treatment available for sexual dysfunction.
If individuals and couples communicate and take action there is not reason why they can not turn the face of sexual dysfunction into a happy one that says goodbye to the problem.
Sexual and intimacy problems can have many faces.
There is embarrassment, frustration, anxiety, disillusion, emotional disconnect and more.
Unfortunately these problems usually do not have the face of happiness, contentment, pleasure, relationship enhancement, confidence or peace.
If you want to treat your sexual dysfunction you first have to get to know it.
The first step of getting to know it is understanding what type of sexual dysfunction it is.
Where on the sexual response cycle does it fall? The stages of the sexual response cycle, desire, arousal, orgasm, and resolution are all different and with the exception of resolution, different sexual dysfunctions occur at different stages.
Low sex drive, for example is a desire disorder.
Erectile dysfunction is an arousal disorder.
Inability to climax falls in the orgasm stage.
Once you know where on the sexual response the problem falls, you have taken the first step in finding out how to resolve it.
The next step is finding out what the cause.
That starts with a visit to the doctor to rule out any medical problems.
Medical problems are notorious for causing problems with sexuality and intimacy at all stages of the sexual response cycle.
Many times if the underlying medical condition is treated and brought under control, the sexual issue often resolves itself.
Medication often has sexual side effects.
Anti Depressants are especially known for this.
Sometimes discussing a medication change with your doctor can lead to a positive change.
It is very important that patients do not stop taking any medication on their own for any reason, including having a sexual dysfunction.
Medication issues should be discussed with your health care provider.
Psychological factors as causes of physical problems should also be considered.
Problems in the relationship, stress, depression, anxiety are just a few factors that can put a halt on sexual function.
Getting into what can seem like an endless cycle of a failed sexual encounter, emotional reactions and avoidance of sexual activity then another attempt that fails often takes its toll on a person's sexual self esteem and well being.
Many times this causes someone to emotionally and sexually withdraw in the relationship and that certainly affects the relationship and the other person in it.
Partners of people who have a sexual dysfunction can be left confused, upset at the loss of intimacy in the relationship and with anxiety approaching the subject.
Many times instead of addressing the problem in an open manner, one or both partners simply stop talking and that can intrude on all aspects of the relationship.
They can avoid each other and not just sexually.
There is help and successful treatment available for sexual dysfunction.
If individuals and couples communicate and take action there is not reason why they can not turn the face of sexual dysfunction into a happy one that says goodbye to the problem.