Ahem, I inevitably have to drive today... I recently came across a study on female sexual dysfunction, and I wonder how many of our readers have this problem?
This study surveyed 13,882 women aged 40-80 in 29 countries and found that 26%-43% had low libido and 18%-41% were unable to achieve orgasm.
In the United States, a research institution surveyed 30,000 women with sexual dysfunction and those troubled by it and found that 43% of the women had low libido, sexual arousal disorder, or difficulty achieving orgasm, and 22% of them suffered from it.
Luckily, I'm a baby, so I don't suffer from this... It seems being single is great for a while, and being single forever is even better!
Although I don't have much experience, this driver still knows a lot of "strange knowledge"!
Did you know that sexual response also has its own process?
The Masters and Johnson model (the inspiration for the American TV series "Masters of Sex") divides sexual response into four stages: excitement, plateau, orgasm, and completion.
Sexual arousal begins in the central nervous system, where nerve impulses can stimulate the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems to release substances such as nitric oxide and vasodilators.
These substances can cause vaginal blood vessels to become congested and vaginal smooth muscles to relax, thus allowing for better dilation. Additionally, the dilation of small arteries can promote vaginal lubrication.
Estrogen also plays a crucial role in sexual function. A decrease in estrogen can lead to thinning of the vaginal mucosal epithelium and atrophy of smooth muscle.
In addition, pregnancy and childbirth can also affect sex life. This is because hormonal fluctuations during pregnancy, changes in the pelvic floor muscles, and caring for a newborn can all impact a woman's sexual function.
Studies show that 40%-80% of women experience postpartum sexual dysfunction, and this dysfunction is unrelated to whether the delivery was a cesarean section or a vaginal delivery.
It seems that sexual dysfunction is a problem that many women can't avoid... So, the husband has to take on the responsibility of caring for the newborn and his wife!
It's worth noting that not all sexual dysfunctions are the same! There are four different types of sexual dysfunction!
Female sexual dysfunction includes: low libido and sexual arousal disorders (including a history of hypoactive sexual desire disorder), female orgasmic disorders, pelvic pain and penetration disorders, and sexual dysfunction caused by other substances or drugs.
A person may have several sexual dysfunctions at the same time.
Moreover, sexual dysfunction can be congenital or acquired; it can occur in specific situations or at all times.
That's really hard to judge. Surely no one is unlucky enough to have all four, right? (emmm...what a jinx!) Below is an introduction to the manifestations of various sexual dysfunctions.
If you also suspect you have these problems... you can take a look.
The manifestations of low libido and sexual arousal disorder in women include: lack of interest in sexual activity and difficulty achieving sexual arousal. They are unwilling to initiate sexual activity and lack responsiveness to their partner's sexual arousal.
If this condition persists for more than 6 months, occurs in 75%-100% of cases, and causes distress to women, it can be diagnosed as hyposexuality and sexual arousal disorder.
However, stressful events in life, such as fatigue, high stress, changes in environment, or lack of intimacy with a partner, can also cause this sexual dysfunction.
In addition, some medical factors may worsen sexual dysfunction, such as hormonal imbalance, hyperprolactinemia, and polycystic ovary syndrome.
This situation is quite common... Is this the legendary "no matter how alluring and charming you are, I remain unmoved"?
However, too much work pressure and fatigue can really "kill one's desires"!
The causes and symptoms of orgasmic disorders are different.
Women with orgasmic disorder are interested in sexual activity and can be sexually aroused, but their orgasmic intensity is reduced and their sexual experience is insufficient.
It is usually caused by some medical factors: diabetes, high blood pressure and other chronic diseases; nerve damage after hysterectomy; alcoholism, opioid use.
In addition, intimate relationships, sexual partner violence, and excessive stress can also affect the experience of sexual activity.
Don't forget, there's another important factor, which is... ahem... poor skills greatly affect the experience... So, quickly forward this to your boyfriend so he can work harder to learn!
The main symptoms of pelvic pain and difficulty entering the pelvis are:
Symptoms include difficulty during sexual intercourse and vaginal spasms.
? Pelvic pain during sexual intercourse;
Women may have prior fear or anxiety about pain;
When attempting "negative distance," women will noticeably tense up or tighten their pelvis.
Any of these four conditions that persist for more than 6 months can be used as a basis for diagnosis.
Pelvic pain and difficulty penetrating can occur not only during sexual intercourse, but also during gynecological examinations and tampons, so the specific situation should be thoroughly evaluated.
The causes of pelvic pain and difficulty entering the pelvis may be:
Endometriosis;
Vaginal dryness during menopause;
Malignant tumor;
Infections, such as sexually transmitted infections, pelvic inflammatory disease, and vaginitis.
In addition, uterine prolapse and surgical scars can also cause pelvic pain and difficulty in penetration.
Therefore, it seems that organic diseases are the main culprit behind this sexual dysfunction!
Having learned about so many, there's one last type: sexual dysfunction caused by substances or drugs.
Sexual dysfunction caused by substances or drugs usually occurs after a period of exposure to a certain substance or taking a certain drug, such as alcohol, anti-anxiety drugs, sedatives, opioids, etc.
If there is no significant improvement after gradually reducing the dosage or stopping exposure for one month, non-substance and drug-related sexual dysfunction should be considered.
ACOG also mentioned alcohol! Drinking less alcohol can help avoid sexual dysfunction caused by alcohol.
Having read this far, you probably have a general idea. But how exactly do we resolve erectile dysfunction to benefit both partners? Currently, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) offers two treatment approaches: psychological intervention and medication.
For women with low libido and sexual arousal disorders, psychological intervention is the most crucial treatment method.
Reducing unreasonable expectations of sexual behavior that lead to decreased libido and cultivating a good marital relationship are all ways to improve low libido and sexual arousal disorders.
The purpose of sexual activity should be to achieve intimacy and pleasure with one's partner, rather than to satisfy one's own desires.
In addition, medication is another option. Hormones are commonly used to treat low libido and sexual arousal disorders.
So don't be afraid of hormones! They might even help you have a happier sex life!
However, please don't take hormones on your own! Always take them under the guidance of a doctor.
If you have orgasmic dysfunction, you can try using lubricants, different positions, etc., which may improve your sexual experience.
That's why everyone learns various things online in order to improve this!
However, improving the other two types of sexual dysfunction is not so easy.
There are many causes of pelvic pain and difficulty penetrating. To improve sexual dysfunction, it is necessary to treat the underlying disease.
If the sexual dysfunction is caused by drugs or other substances, the sexual function can be restored after gradually reducing the dosage or stopping the exposure.
I only found out today where the idea that OB-GYNs "specialize in treating all kinds of sexual disharmony" came from!
If you have any health problems, please go to a reputable hospital for treatment. Don't try to treat them yourself!
I'm outta here...
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