Sexual problems in men and women

February is the month of love. Valentine’s Day inspires many couples to indulge in romantic details and also encourages intimate encounters. Sex has many health benefits, from hydrating your skin to improving your mood.

However, sexual dysfunctions such as erection problems, lack of vaginal lubrication or lack of desire can ruin a couple’s moments in bed, making them less satisfying and fulfilling than expected.

When we talk about sexual disorders, we mean problems that can arise during sexual intercourse at all its stages, from desire to resolution. Its causes may be physical, psychological, or both. Dr. Javier Cambronero Santos, urology specialist at the Quironsalud San Jose Hospital, tells us that “it is not easy to know the real incidence, but Sexual dysfunction is estimated to affect between 4 and 10% of the population.“.

We are talking to you about 7 most common sexual problems in men and women.

1. Erectile dysfunction

This sexual problem affects men and causes difficulty getting or maintaining an erection during sexual intercourse.

It must be taken into account that this sexual disorder is more common than it seems. In fact, some studies suggest that it affects between one and a half to two million men worldwide, representing a prevalence of 12 to 19%. Today, there are tests to diagnose erectile dysfunction and treatments to improve symptoms.

2. Premature ejaculation

This is a disorder affects 15 to 40% of men, according to various studies. Worldwide, premature ejaculation is the second most common sexual problem (about 30% of complaints) after erectile dysfunction.

In particular, premature ejaculation causes male orgasm comes too quicklywhat prevents you from having fulfilling sexual relationships.

3. Decreased libido.

Low libido in men can cause a lack of sexual desire and, consequently, a decreased desire to engage in sexual relations. This male sexual problem can be motivated by various factors, among which a decrease in testosterone levels stands out.

4. Anorgasmia or lack of orgasm.

This sexual dysfunction in women is one of the most common and involves from 5 to 10% of cases submitted for consultation. Anorgasmia is an orgasmic disorder that causes delayed female orgasm or even its absence.

5. Delayed, retrograde or inhibited ejaculation.

This male sexual disorder causes Orgasm comes too slowly or doesn’t come at all. Its prevalence is 4 to 10% of men with sexual dysfunctionswhich is very rare in clinical practice.

6. Desire disorders

Another problem in bed that women suffer from: decreased or absent sexual desire combined with inability to achieve or maintain vaginal lubrication. An estimated 10% of women suffer from this desire disorder.

7. Pain during sexual intercourse

These sexual disorders affect the female population and cause pain in the genitals during penetration or sexual intercourse.

Female sexual dysfunction includes vaginismus, which is one of the reasons why women seek medical attention, and dyspareunia. In this sense, the doctor tells us that “it is estimated that Vaginismus can affect about 2% of women at any age, the same percentage as dyspareunia. regularly”. Of the latter, the percentage of women suffering from it from time to time is much higher.