Sex problems among men and women

A good sex life can also equal a good and successful relationship with your partner, but sometimes certain conditions and issues may hinder sexual desire. Both men and women can suffer from problems that get in the way of them enjoying sex, which also can cause relationship issues and even result in couples splitting up or divorcing. This is why it is important to diagnose the problem and try to resolve it as early as possible. In certain medical cases, it may also be important to receive appropriate treatment.

Listed are some common sex problems that men and women can experience:

Erectile dysfunction (or ED) affects a man’s ability to obtain or sustain an erection. It may be difficult for him to obtain an erection before sex, or even if he does manage to get an erection he may not be able to keep it long enough for intercourse or have problems with ejaculation. He may not be able to ejaculate at all or ejaculate too early (also known as premature ejaculation).

Painful intercourse, or dyspareunia, as it is known in the medical world, can affect a woman for various reasons. She may have a lack of vaginal lubrication, have a yeast, urinary tract, or sexually transmitted infection, cystitis, inflammation in a particular area of the vagina, or even chronic constipation, all of which can make intercourse much more painful than enjoyable.

Another problem that can lead to painful intercourse, known as vaginismus, causes the vaginal muscles to spasm involuntarily. In some cases, it can be so severe that the vagina can seal itself shut, which can make performing intercourse impossible or at least extremely painful and can inflict harm to the woman.
Low libido is another major cause of sexual problems. Though this is most often associated with pre- or post-menopausal women, younger women and men can experience this, too. Besides menopause, other causes of low libido include thyroid disorders, chronic stress, diabetes, heart disease and prostate problems, which can decrease blood flow to the penis, and mental health disorders such as depression, along with certain anti-depressants, oral contraceptives, stimulants, narcotics, nicotine and alcohol.

Pain located in the penis can be the result of a number of things, including pimples, insect bites, prostate inflammation, a sexually transmitted infection that can cause painful sores or lesions, sickle cell anemia, which can sometimes cause pain in the penis, and a condition known as Peryronies Disease, which results in an abnormal bend of the penis that can make intercourse painful. Cancer of the penis is also a possibility, so make sure to see a doctor if you have considerable discomfort or the pain doesn’t subside after a few days.

If your sexual problems do not involve severe discomfort, pain, or are the result of a serious medical condition (in which case you should see a doctor), you can try other methods to increase pleasure and stimulation. Foreplay, which can include fingering, sex toys and use of lubricants, is a great way to increase sexual desire before intercourse and may solve some lubrication problems in women.

The Little Deeper sex cushion can also solve some orgasm issues, penetration difficulties and uncomfortable positioning during intercourse. It was specially designed to tilt and lift up the hips and hold them in the most comfortable position for intercourse, so you never have to worry about being uncomfortable or having to strain your back or neck during intercourse or other sexual activities. Because the cushion puts both partners into the perfect position for lovemaking, many more erogenouz zones are being stimulated which couldn’t be reached before, resulting in longer-lasting and more pleasurable orgasms for both men and women.