Sexual Problems

Loss of desire for sexual activity is the most common sexual dysfunction in women. It has long been debated whether this loss of sexual desire should be viewed as abnormal or a variation of normal. There is a lot of literature on loss of desire in women that addresses sexuality in women from various perspectives.

Sexuality is a complex process coordinated by neurological, vascular and endocrine systems. Individual sexuality encompasses family, social, and religious beliefs and changes with aging, health status, and personal experience. Additionally, sexual activity involves interpersonal relationships; each partner brings unique attitudes, needs, and responses to the union. A disorder in any of these areas can lead to sexual dysfunction.
Women may experience various sexual problems such as lack of sexual desire, difficulty in arousal and orgasm, and pain during sexual intercourse. When a physical or emotional problem persists, it is time to consult a healthcare professional.

Pain associated with sexual activity may be a sign of a medical problem that needs to be treated. Deep pain may be a symptom of pelvic inflammatory disease, endometriosis, a pelvic tumor, ovarian cysts, bowel or bladder disease, or scar tissue. Superficial pain can result from infections, skin conditions, muscle dysfunction, hypersensitive nerves, hormonal deficiencies, autoimmune disorders, or cancers, among other causes.