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Just thought I would get your attention.

Seriously, though, sexual health is often ignored by many people. According to Oxford Handbook of Clinical Specialties sexual health is defined as the enjoyment of sexual activity of one's choice, without causing or suffering physical or mental harm. Of course there is more to sex than enjoyment - reproduction and all that.

Sexual dysfunction is more common than we realize affecting about 35% of all sexually active people. It is easier to appreciate these statistics once we understand that human sexuality is infinitely complex.

Human sexuality is infinitely complex


Six Common Enemies of Sexual Health


1. Bad relationships

Disharmony in personal relationships, or simply too many relationships. The less conflict there is in a relationship the better for its sexual health.

2. Pain

May be caused by a medical or gynaecological condition. Painful sex is called dyspareunia and is fairly common among women. However there are treatments available and it is important to seek medical help if the problem persists.

3. Anxiety

May or may not be related to fear of failure. Depression and fatigue will also hinder sexual health. Peace of mind is important. If one of you is working in a high-stress job, it may affect the coupling.

4. Drugs

Some medicine may affect sexual performance or libido negatively. These include tamoxifen (treats breast cancer), The Pill, cyproterone (hormonal drug), antidepressants and narcotics such as cocaine. Always find out what side effects to expect from drugs you take.

5.Priorities

If your partner is trying to achieve ascendency in their work, as well as being chief shopper, cook, housewife, mother, and friend, then the role of lover may be eclipsed - all the more if she also finds herself as the chief person to blame when things go wrong. This multiplicity of irreconcilable roles will affect the couple's sexual health.

6.Myths

Myths about sexual performance eg. that all physical contact must lead to sex, that sex equals intercourse, and that sexual relations should come naturally and easy are all misconceptions. Many people find discussions about sexuality uncomfortable even within the relationship. A large part of a sexologists work is to educating people about human sexuality and encouraging honest communication in relationships.

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