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Vaginismus is an involuntary tightening of the pelvic muscles preventing entrance of either a finger, penis or object such as a tampon or dildo entering the vagina. Vaginismus occurs even when a person is aroused and desires sex and can cause many problems for the person experiencing it and can impact all partners if inContinue reading “Vaginismus”

Painful sex can affect both men and women and there can be many reasons such as a medical condition or psychological distress. Females can experience painful sex when they are not feeling fully aroused during penetration or certain positions can cause discomfort due to deeper penetration. Menopause and hormonal changes can be a contributing factorContinue reading “Painful Sex – Dyspareunia”

Orgasm difficulties or anorgasmia can occur with both males and females. Orgasm difficulties may present as having experienced orgasms in the past and not able to now, experiencing orgasm through masturbation but not with partner/s or have never experienced an orgasm. Many factors can contribute to orgasm difficulties and may not necessarily impact someone enjoyingContinue reading “Orgasm Difficulties and Anorgasmia”

Erection difficulties also known as erectile dysfunction are a common problem. Erection difficulties is when a male is unable to have an erection or maintain an erection and can occur either in particular situations or be a general problem. It is normal to have this issue on occasion, and lifestyle can be a contributing factor.Continue reading “Unreliable Erections”

Low sexual desire or loss of sexual desire means not wanting to initiate or have sex. Sometimes this can present as desiring sex with one partner but not with another, or that there is no desire for sex at all. There can be many contributing factors such as lifestyle, life stresses or an underlying medicalContinue reading “Low Sexual Desire”

Ejaculation problems are a common problem for males. The three main types are, premature, delayed or retrograde. There can be many factors that can cause either of these, but if they are a persistent problem then it is best to seek advice from a medical professional to rule out any underlying health conditions. Premature EjaculationContinue reading “Ejaculation Difficulties”