10 most common sexual problems

In an ideal world, intimacy, every time it happens, brings magical experiences, pleasure and satisfaction in the relationship of two close people. But in reality, everything is not so cloudless, and the ideal mechanism created by nature does not always work in this way. Despite a general improvement in the quality of life, there are no fewer sexual problems.

Many couples struggle at various points in their lives when it comes to sex.

Top 10 sexual problems

EveAdam, an online medical service, has found ten of the most common sexual problems faced in the UK and the US.

The study included an analysis of posts and discussions on the social network Reddit, as well as Google search queries. The results showed that Erectile dysfunction was the most searched term out of approximately 286,000 searches per month.

Here are the 10 most common sexual problems and the doctor's advice for men and their companions on how to deal with them:

Erectile dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is very common and affects about half of men between the ages of 40 and 70.

This can be a symptom of other conditions, such as diabetes or a risk of heart disease, so it's important to get checked out by a doctor.

Dr. Sarah Jarvis, General Practitioner and Clinical Director of Patient.info, says:

"In recent years, several pills have been developed to effectively treat ED. Viagra is perhaps the most famous, but there are others, for example: Cialis, which works for a longer period of time. They are effective for about 4 out of 5 men and available from pharmacies with a prescription.

"It's very important to resist the temptation to buy cheap fakes that promise fabulous results - they are often fake, which means they won't work and may even be dangerous. It's also important to remember that too much alcohol is an extremely common cause of erectile dysfunction" .

Contraception

Most women prefer protection. There are dozens of different remedies that may or may not include hormones.

Jarvis says, "If your birth control method isn't working for you, it's important to check with your doctor so you can get the right help. For example, if you're on birth control pills, you may need to switch to another, more appropriate method that fit more.

You can try long-acting contraceptives such as the copper coil, hormonal IUD, implant, or injectable contraceptives that you don't have to remember to use every day or use every time you have sex."

According to data published by the BBC:

• on average, only one in 2000 women becomes pregnant while using an implant;
• one in 500 women using an intrauterine device;
• one in a hundred women becomes pregnant using an intrauterine device;
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• Approximately 1 in 10 women experience unwanted pregnancies while taking birth control pills

Vaginal dryness

Vaginal dryness becomes a much more common sexual problem after menopause, when levels of the female hormone estrogen drop.

"If this is your main problem, then a pessary, gel or vaginal ring will help solve it. Non-hormonal vaginal lubricants are also available at the pharmacy. However, vaginal dryness may occur due to lack of arousal or anxiety. If you think that the cause in this, visit a specialist psychotherapist".

Premature ejaculation

Premature ejaculation is common and not associated with a serious medical condition.

"One of the most common causes of rapid ejaculation is anxiety, which is more common in young men. Sometimes just relaxing and having sex is enough to solve the problem. Otherwise, there are special intercourse prolonging creams and dapoxetine tablets for oral administration ".

Infertility

Many women worry about the success of conception, but often there is no cause for concern. Some couples take several months to conceive, six out of seven succeed within a year of trying, and more than nine out of ten within two years.

"If you've had regular sex for at least a year and still don't, then you and your partner should see a doctor together. They may run some tests to determine if a referral to a specialist clinic is needed. If these tests normal, doctors usually recommend waiting with treatment for at least two years."

"However, if you have irregular periods and very irregular periods, or if the woman in the couple is older than 36, you may be referred earlier. There are several treatments depending on which cause is found

Being overweight, drinking too much alcohol, being physically inactive, and smoking can increase your risk of infertility. Conversely, staying in good physical shape will increase your chances of getting pregnant, and can certainly help you have healthy children later on."

Pressure from relatives and friends when not able to conceive right away

Pregnancy is your decision or, ideally, the desire of your couple. No one else should have a say when you start planning for a baby.

Dr. Jarvis advises: "If you feel that friends or family members are trying to pressure you, talk to your partner and enlist their support so that you are both on the same wavelength when communicating with these people. Best, what you can do in such a situation is to remember that most women do not get pregnant right away."

"Many people take several months to get pregnant. Cases where women get pregnant the first time or after the first intercourse are the exception. Take measures to get in good physical shape, give up bad habits, exercise regularly, lose excess weight.It is also helpful to take folic acid daily at the dosage prescribed by your doctor."

Anxiety about your potency

Anxiety about potency is really common, it's the fear of failure before sex. This often leads to a vicious circle.

Perhaps you once drank too much and could not fulfill your male duties in the bedroom. It got you thinking, and the next time you planned to have sex, your anxiety again got you in the wrong mood. Anxiety makes it hard to get or keep an erection, so you "can't" next time, and so on.

"The best way to reduce anxiety about potency is to relax and take your time, although this is easier said than done. You may hope that alcohol will help you in this matter, but in fact, drinking it often negatively affects erections. If you are worried that you might not succeed, talk directly to your partner about this, this is for the best, as she may suspect that you avoided sex because you no longer love her.Arrange a romantic date, away from worries and stress, and don't rush."

"If that doesn't work, then it might be helpful to ban sex for a few weeks, but still cuddling, petting, and being around takes the pressure off you from getting an erection, and can lead you to more likely to achieve it.If it has a significant impact on your life, talk to your doctor sometimes such consultations help."

Decreased libido

There are many reasons for low sex drive in men and women. Sometimes they are hormonal, men can have low testosterone levels, and post-menopausal women have low libido.

"Relationship problems are a common cause of waning libido. You may not be turned on by your partner or partner, but at the same time, you may desire sex and love others," says Dr. Jarvis.

"If you are a man and you still have a morning erection, then the lack of arousal with intimacy with your spouse may be due to a psychological reason. Or a symptom of depression. If you are worried, talk to your doctor, treatment will depend on the cause."

Problems with the perception of one's own body

Problems due to dissatisfaction with one's figure and appearance have always existed, but they have undoubtedly become more common with the development of social networks.

The self-esteem of so many of us depends on "likes". What we don't realize is that the photos other people post on social media are Photoshopped to look more attractive.

"Sometimes you need to devote a little time to social networks. But it is important to understand that an ugly figure, as a rule, indicates malnutrition, you also need to know how to make the right diet. Poor appearance is also closely related to depression, it can be a symptom or cause of depression."

Weak pelvic floor muscles

According to medical statistics, a large number of women in the UK have weak pelvic floor muscles, which can lead to urine leakage when you cough, sneeze, laugh, run or jump. Many factors, including childbirth, menopause, constipation, and being overweight, can exacerbate the situation.

"For most women, regular pelvic floor strengthening exercises go a long way and can sometimes make all the difference," says Dr. Jarvis."You need to learn how to do them correctly and do them regularly for several weeks before you notice a significant improvement and get rid of a significant part of your sexual problems."