Female Sexual Dysfunctions
HSDD(Hypoactive sexual desire disorder)
HSDD is also common among females and causes may vary from Hormonal issues, dyspareunia, relationship problems or any other physical or emotional issues. Sexual desire, even in females is dependent on small amount of Testosterone that is present though in very small proportion compared to males. Hormonal imbalance and relationship issues need to be fixed in time and Open communication and spending quality time together is the key. Few supplements and love pills may also be helpful.
Vaginismus
Very distressing situation when you love someone emotionally but can’t allow to make love physically. Sometimes vaginismus turns out to be the cause of Unconsummated Marriage and secondary erectile dysfunction in male partner.
It is involuntary contraction of muscles around the vagina or introitus on attempted penetration making intercourse impossible.
Cause may be phobic fear,conditioned reflex, previous sexual abuse, dyspareunia, previous painful penetration or because of Myths and Misconceptions.
Reassurance, Sex education, Behavioural therapy, Relaxation exercises, kiegel exercises, use of imagery and progressive dilatation is the key of treatment.
Dyspareunia
Painful intercourse can lead to sexual inhibition in females. Cause can be, wrong technique of penetration, decreased lubrication, PID or infections etc. Identification of the cause is prelude to treatment alongwith sex education, Behavioural therapy, Relaxation exercises and infection control.
Hypersexuality in females
Very rare occurrence in females. Cause could be Hormonal or previous sexual abuse. They have insatiable demand for sexual intercourse. They can be helped with proper counseling, relaxation exercises, supplements and Antipsychotics.