While it’s been reported that nearly half of all women have some sort of problem with their sex lives, it’s a topic many people don’t know much about, or are embarrassed to discuss.
With the effects of pregnancy, childbirth and ageing, many women can suffer from issues with their sex lives that make them feel self-conscious and unhappy, often affecting relationships with sexual partners.
‘Female sexual dysfunction is complex and can be a result of hormonal, psychological, psychiatric, physical, neurological, environmental and social causes,’ says Adelaide gynaecologist and pelvic reconstructive surgeon Dr Oseka Onuma.
‘Most cases of sexual dysfunction are treatable. So it’s important to keep in mind that dysfunction does not always imply abnormality and affected women should seek help,’ says Dr Onuma.
SO, WHAT CAUSES SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION?
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