When I Get That Feeling, I Need Sexual Healing

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Did you know that up to 70% of couples have had issues with sex at some point in their lives? Most women will report that they have had less-than-pleasurable sexual intercourse at some point in their lives. Just because you have had a handful of this type of experiences does not mean that you have a sexual problem. However, if you find that sex never feels good or right, then you may have a sexual dysfunction.

If this has become an on-going issue for you, you may want to discuss your concerns with your physician. Some people find sex to be an intimidating subject of conversation. Do not let that deter you. Sex should be enjoyable. There are ways to ensure that sex is a pleasurable act and not a chore, but you must first reveal your struggle(s) to a trained professional.

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If desire happens to be the problem, consider changing your routine. For instance, try having sex in the morning rather than at night; have sex in a room other than the bedroom, or explore different sexual positions. If you suffer with arousal disorders, consider using a vaginal cream or lubricant. If you have already gone through menopause, speak with your physician about taking an estrogen replacement or using an estrogen cream.

If you cannot achieve an orgasm, you may not be getting enough foreplay stimulation before intercourse begins. You may notice that in order to achieve orgasm you need the extra stimulation provided by a vibrator. Most women tend not to reach orgasm during intercourse. If you desire an orgasm during intercourse, you may want to communicate different ways in which your partner can help you experience one (or many)! Masturbation is also an option that you may find works effectively for you.

Menopause

If you have already gone through menopause, or have had gynecological surgery that has put you in early menopause, taking a hormone replacement such as estrogen may actually help with sexual problems. If you do not currently take estrogen, check with your doctor to see if estrogen replacement is a feasible treatment option for you. You may have heard or read the negative reports regarding the use of such drugs as sildenafil (Viagra), or the male hormone testosterone prescribed to help women with sexual problems.

However, there are no current studies to confirm the effect–positive or negative–of Viagra or testosterone on women; therefore, doctors do not know whether or not these medications can actually help you to achieve orgasm. It has been reported that Viagra and testosterone can have serious side effects, so using them is probably not worth the risk.