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Female
Sexual Dysfunction
Understanding The Different
Types
It
seems that until recently, women's sexual arousal issues have
not been adequately addressed leaving women confused as to where
to turn when they have sexual problems.
This
article is simply to help you identify the different types and
to encourage a dialog with a qualified health professional to
address these issues.
There
are different areas of female sexual dysfunction, so lets break
it down into some of the major categories-
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By
Lisa S. Lawless, Ph.D.
Psychotherapist & Sex Expert
CEO & Founder of
Holistic Wisdom, Inc. & NAASAS
Copyright © Holistic Wisdom, Inc.
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1)
Unable To Orgasm
Female
Orgasmic Disorder is the in ability to have an orgasm even
when you are fully aroused and feel that you should be able to
climax.
2) Unable To Become Sexually Aroused
- Hypoactive
Sexual Desire Disorder is basically lack of sex drive to
the point where you have such little interest that you do not
want to even try. (This is a very common side effect of medications
including birth control).
- Sexual
Aversion Disorder is when you have a psychological aversion
to the idea of sexual activity. Often times in these cases there
has bee a sexual trauma that has occurred. Even if sexual stimulation
is sought, a woman with this disorder would not be able to progress
through the normal stages of arousal or climax.
- Female
Sexual Arousal Disorder (FSAD) is a chronic inability to
become sexually aroused through proper natural lubrication,
swelling, blood flow and other arousal indicators.
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3)
Unable To Have Sex Without Pain
- Dyspareunia
is genital pain that is experienced before, during or after intercourse.
- Vaginismus
is the involuntary contraction of the perineal muscles around the
vagina as a response to attempted penetration. Contraction makes vaginal
penetration difficult or impossible. Read
more about Vaginismus for painful sex.
Painful
Sex: Potential Causes
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Deep
Thrusting
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Shallow
Thrusting
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Constipation
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Cervical Sensitivity
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Constipation
Episiotomy Scars
Yeast Infections
Herpes Sores
Cuts, tears, or cysts
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4)
Unable To Have An Orgasm With A Partner
A)
Mental Causes
Fear- May stem from a fear from past trauma, and / or fear
of being perceived badly (i.e.: promiscuous, inadequate, submissive,
pregnancy, insecurity, poor body image)
Anger- May also stem from previous trauma(s) and / or anger
of feeling objectified, submissive, or physical intimidation. |
B)
Physical Causes
1) Physical Compatibility
a) Poor Sexual Anatomy
Match
b) Chemistry
2) Technique
3) Vaginismus
4) Vulcodynia (Vaginal Pain Disorder)
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