WHAT ARE SEXUAL PROBLEMS
- By and large the normal sex is the one that is
- Pleasurable to both the partners.
- Customary (traditional / conventional).
- Well in tune to the social and cultural norms.
- Satisfying to both the partners (equally).
- Sex can turn out to be a sexual problem when it is
- Causing marked distress to the individual or the partner (due to different sexual preferences).
- Creating difficulties between the partners vis a vis their relationship (due to unrealistic expectations).
- Does not include stimulation of primary sex organs (i.e. penis, vagina).
- When it is associated with compulsion, guilt and/or anxiety.
- The most of the sexual problems among men are
- Premature ejaculation
- In Premature Ejaculation the person ejaculates too early during the sexual intercourse that leaves him as well as his partner unsatisfied.
- Some may ejaculate as soon as they attempt to penetrate or even prior to that.
- Impotence
- The individuals with this problem are not able to attain or maintain erection of penis until the completion of sexual activity.
- Most of the time they fail to penetrate the vagina.
- Loosing vitality (Dhat/semen/vital fluid).
- Premature ejaculation
- The most of the sexual problems among women are
- Frigidity (Lack of sexual desire)
- Persons with this problem have no interest in sexual activity.
- There is decrease in or absence of sexual fantasies or desire for sexual activity.
- There is decrease in frequency of intercourse.
- Difficult penetration or painful penetration.
- Pain due to spasm of vagina while penetration.
- Unable to achieve orgasm.
- Frigidity (Lack of sexual desire)
- Both men and women can have
- Homosexual tendencies
- Transsexualism (Gender identity problem)
- Perversions – It is defined as unusual sexual urges or behaviors that are recurrent and sexually arousing and involve unusual activities, objects or situation and causes marked distress to self and others.
- Problems related to Masturbation.