All women, globally, have issues or even several issues with their sexual functions. If, as a woman, the problem is bothering you too much for you to function normally, then it becomes a definitive “sexual dysfunction.”
Many factors cause these problems; they are either psychological or physical, and sometimes both.
These issues can start suddenly or gradually due to menopause, breastfeeding, sexual violence trauma, sleep disruption, medications, certain chronic diseases, birthing trauma, anxiety, and even depression.
Psychological issues are said to cause changes in the brain, nerves, and hormones, and sometimes the vagina itself.
When You Have a Sexual Dysfunction, You May:
- Have issues with getting an orgasm.
- Have low libido or be uninterested in sex.
- Have issues with getting aroused at all.
- Experience painful contractions in the vagina.
- Feel pain during penetration.
Examples of These Sexual Disorders Are:
- Penetration Disorder
Also called dyspareunia, this means you feel pain during intercourse or when inserting anything like a tampon. This can either be caused by trauma or extreme vaginal dryness.
- Arousal Disorder & Desire Disorder
This means you lack interest in the whole activity, or it’s short-lived. From thoughts to stimulation, nothing moves you or drives you to want to have sex. This can be caused by lack of self-esteem, post-traumatic stress disorders, pregnancy, birth traumas, and stressful relationship.
- Orgasmic Disorder
This is a lack of reaching the climax despite being fully aroused and stimulated. This is mostly caused when you don’t trust that man, and by inconsiderate partners who ejaculate fast and fall asleep. That, or lack of knowledge of science of sex.
- Chronic Genital Arousal Disorder
This is when you have excessive genital arousal. This means you have excess blood flow around your vagina. Yani, you’re there throbbing and getting wet all day involuntarily. You’re not being naughty, haujarogwa, see a gynae!
- Desire Disorder
When you have low libido, zero sexual fantasies, even when someone else initiates, you have a desire disorder. It is also referred to as hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD).
Common Risk Factors
• Medical conditions like diabetes, heart disease, neurological disorders, and cancer.
• Hormonal changes such as in menopause, postpartum, and breastfeeding.
• Medications like the Antidepressants, antihypertensives, and antihistamines.
• Psychological factors like Anxiety, depression, poor body image, and sexual trauma.
• Relationship stress, such as the Lack of intimacy, unresolved conflict.
If you notice any of the above problems, please seek professional medical evaluation from a registered clinic.
Usinyamaze na hizi mashida. There are various solutions that medicine has offered so far, so good.
These interventions include the perimenopause and menopause symptoms, so baddies over 40, please seek medical help. ♥️
We have:
• Therapy including sex therapy, hormonal, and psychotherapy
• Lifestyle changes
• Lubes and Vaginal moisturizers
• Medications
• Mechanical Aids like vibrators to work on blood flow and dilators to deal with spasms.
Good luck, and remember to enjoy life!