Myths Debunked: Female Sexual Dysfunction

What is female sexual dysfunction?

Sexuality, and specifically society's understanding of female sexuality has evolved over time and is slowly becoming less stigmatized than in the past. Still, many women are reluctant to discuss their sexual experiences and especially any dysfunction or difficulty associated it. Once Viagra hit the market the taboo behind limitations in sexual performance was lifted although for women it took longer for science and society to address that women also can have issues relating to sexual engagement. 

In December 2010, MTV started it's season of True Life with an episode titled: "True Life: I Can't Have Sex." In this episode they followed three young women who showcased their lives living with chronic pelvic pain and the impact it had on their sex lives. In addition to their sex lives the episode does a good job of showing how pelvic pain and difficulty having sex can disrupt other parts of life including emotional balance. There are many psychological, interpersonal and physical factors that interplay during a sexual experience all of which can be affected with sexual difficulties. As more attention is being paid to female sexuality it is important that as women we look beyond mainstream coverage and learn about issues that can affect us. 

Studies say that somewhere between 30-45% of women have had some type of sexual dysfunction symptoms or sexual difficulties yet many of us are unwilling to discuss these issues. Do any of these symptoms sound familiar?  Contact your local OBGYN or Dr. Saunders today to discuss treatment options or solutions that can help you!

Watch the MTV True Life Episode to learn more about the experience of these three young and brave women!

Interestingly on Huffington Post today Jilly Cooper, an author, brought forth the claim that women no longer want to have sex and cited lines of women in doctor's offices because of their low libido. 

"Doctors’ waiting rooms are absolutely brimming these days with women suffering from low libidos. Ours is now a terribly under-sexed society. I have talked to a lot of young women about this and they just don’t seem to do it any more. Honestly. I suppose it’s because we all have so many other demands on our time now."


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