July 15, 2015

How Understanding The Root Cause Of Female Sexual Dysfunction Lead To A Happier Sex Life

Filed under: sex ed,sex education,sex talk — Tags: female sexual dysfunction, quality sex life, sex health — nirochabrun @ 9:00 am

Sexual dysfunction is a topic that people don’t usually talk about, but is a common occurrence. This is true not just among men but also women as well. Many women experience problems with their sexual function at certain stages of their life. It may happen once in a while, or it may be ongoing and can last a long time.

Female sexual dysfunction can be characterized into different types, such as the following:

Low sexual desire – characterized by a lack of sex drive or diminished libido
Low Sexual arousal –  intact desire for sex, but a difficulty in becoming aroused or maintaining arousal during sexual activity.
Sexual pain disorder –  the experience of pain during vaginal contact or sexual stimulation
Orgasmic disorder –  persistent difficulty in achieving orgasm even after sufficient sexual arousal and stimulation.

A person’s sexual response is not just physical, but is the interplay between physiology, experiences, emotions, beliefs, relationships and lifestyles. Any problem with either of these components may induce one of the four problems mentioned above.

Causes of female sexual dysfunction

The causes of female sexual dysfunction may be categorized into two types: physical and psychological causes. Physical causes include illnesses such as diabetes, heart disease and hormonal imbalance. Aside from physical conditions, certain medications may also affect a person’s sexual drive. Psychological causes, on the other hand, can range from anxiety and stress to insecurity and concern about appearance and sexual performance. Problems in one’s marriage or relationship, strong feelings of guilt, depression and apprehension due to past sexual trauma are just a few psychological causes.

Diagnosing female sexual dysfunction

Female sexual dysfunction can be diagnosed through a number of ways, but most of the time, a doctor will begin with a physical exam. Tests may be administered to rule out the possibility of having a medical problem that actually contributes to the dysfunction.

An evaluation of a person’s attitude and outlook regarding sex will also help the doctor understand the root of the problem, and help him recommend solutions for it.

Treating female sexual dysfunction

The best approach to female dysfunction is a holistic approach, where work is not just done by the patient and doctor, but also by professionals like care providers and trained. Depending on the root cause, most types of sexual dysfunction can be corrected by paying attention to the underlying physiological and psychological problems and may be resolved by a trip to the doctor or the therapist.

Other than that, doctors may also recommend the following methods:

-Education, which involves educating about the human anatomy. This is especially helpful for women who are rather anxious about their sexual function.
-Enhancing stimulation through the use of erotic materials, and the encouragement for masturbation.
-Encouraging physically stimulating yet non-sexual activities increase communication between partners and make them more comfortable with each other.
-Minimizing pain through the use of sexual positions that are favorable to the woman, or the use of lubricants to reduce friction-induced pain.

Many women experience sexual problems from time to time, but most of them go away on their own. However, when the problems become persistent and start straining a relationship – a trip to the doctor may need to be scheduled to get the necessary intervention and treatment.

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October 4, 2010

Sex-Ed in Schools Fails to Address All Birth Control Options

Filed under: birth control pills,birth control statistics,birth control types,pregnancy in adolescents,pregnancy prevention,sex ed,sex education — Tags: birth control, sex ed, sexual education, stds, STI's, young adults — Amanda @ 12:02 pm

The lessons taught during sexual education in school are a very important part of a teen’s development as a young adult. However, a new government report has reported that only two thirds of all teens have been taught about birth control methods and options. Many students are not engaging enough in learning about pregnancy prevention and safe sex. Recent data shows that after many years of constant decline, the teen birth rate rose between 2005 and 2007, and decreased again in 2008 to 10 percent of all births.

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention had female interviewers from the University of Michigan conducting interviews with nearly 2,800 teenagers between 2006 and 2008. It was found that 97% of teens had received formal sex education by the age of 18. This included instruction from school, church, community centers, or other settings. The content of the instruction included how to say no to sex, information on sexually transmitted infections, and information on birth control. Lessons concerning STIs were more common than lessons on how to use a condom or other types of birth control. In total, two thirds of teens had reported being taugh about birth control by the end of high school – about 62% of boys and 70% of girls. On the other hand, 92% of boys and girls had reported being taugh about STIs, and almost as many had learned about preventing being infected with AIDS. In addition, 87% of females and 81% of males were taught how to say no to sex.

Other researchers have found that there has been a decline in comprehensive sexual education from 1995 – 2002. This decline was largely due to government policies stressing an abstinence-only policy in educational systems. Most education programs talked about the threat of STIs, but not how to use various birth control methods. On the contrary, in the last two years, more funding has been put into sex education programs that discuss birth control options. An earlier CDC report released earlier this year found.

Another CDC study, released earlier this year, found that teenage use of birth control and teen attitudes toward pregnancy have remained about the same since 2002.

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August 12, 2010

Post-Sex Bleeding

Filed under: sex education — Tags: bleeding after intercourse, bleeding after sex, cervical cancer, Cervical Ectropion, Chlamydia, heavy bleeding, intercourse, post-sex bleeding, sexual intercourse, STI's, Uterus cancer — Candace @ 9:30 am

Making love should be a pleasant experience, and definitely not have crime scene after effects. Vaginal bleeding after sex can ruin a good night and a set of sheets. Bleeding during or after sex is not normal and should be checked by a health care professional. There are conditions that can stimulate this type of reaction during sex.

Dysplasia and Cervical Cancer – Cervical cancer can cause vaginal bleeding after intercourse. Precancers and early cancers normally do not bleed. Women over 30 should undergo a Pap smear. If financially a Pap smear is a problem you can find lower prices at some Planned Parenthood clinics. Because cervical cancer is caused by HPV it is also recommended you have an HPV testing as well.

Cancer of the Uterus – Women over the age of 35 should be checked for cancer of the uterus. An endometrial biopsy takes a sample of cells from the uterus’s lining. The procedure is simple and can be done in a doctor’s office. Overweight women have more of a risk of cancer of the uterus. This is due to the fact that fat tissue makes estrogen, which is crucial in cancer of the uterus. Women under 35 may need an endometrial biopsy if they are obese.

STI’s – Chlamydia and gonorrhea are caused by the passing of bacteria during intercourse. STI’s can attack the cervical cells and cause bleeding, discharge, pain, burning, and itching. STI’s should be treated immediately or they can worsen and eventually lead to infertility.

Cervical Ectropion – This condition is harmless and the most common cause of post-sex bleeding. This condition causes the cells normally being produced in the cervix to be made outside the cervix. When the cells are outside the cervix they are more easily irritated and inflamed and can bleed when touched. This condition can be found in a Pap smear. This condition may be caused by high levels of estrogen. If you experience post-sex bleeding after switching birth control pills you may need to change the type of pill to one with a lower dosage of estrogen or a device that doesn’t use estrogen (Mirena).

The bleeding is easy to differentiate from period blood. It is a more vibrant red and the bleeding is heavier. The bleeding will be heavy at first but slow to spotting and normally the spotting continues for a few days. Anytime you experience vaginal bleeding post-sex, see a doctor before engaging in sexual intercourse again.

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February 27, 2010

Your Guide to Spring Break

Filed under: birth control,birth control methods,sex education,sexually transmitted diseases,Uncategorized,unprotected sex — Candace @ 8:58 am

A study done by the National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy states that under fifty percent of young people use contraception when having sex. Unfortunately many young girls fail to understand the importance of contraceptive methods. Here are a few tips girls may find useful during spring break.

Bring Condoms – Always keep a few condoms in your purse, just in case. Condoms are the only option in preventing STI’s (Sexually Transmitted Infections), so always use one. If you are using birth control pills, make sure you pack enough and always take them at the same time each day.
What If? – If the condom slips off you can rely on the Plan B® One Step. This pill is used up to 72 hours after having unprotected sex as a contraceptive method. If you are 17 or older you are able to get it from any pharmacy without a prescription.
Take Your Pill – If you are on the pill, make sure you take the pack with you on your trip. Forgetting to take the pill will increase the risk of pregnancy.
ICE – If you end up in the hospital due to some injury or illness, you may find yourself unable to phone somebody to inform them of your situation. Program your mom’s – or anyone else’s – phone number into your phone under “ICE” (“In Case of Emergency”) so that you will be prepared no matter what happens. Also make sure you get the phone number of a local cab service, and the hotel you are staying in.
Designate Someone Sober – Just to keep everyone straight and make sure nobody makes any bad decisions when they are drunk, have one person designated to not drink each night. Make a rule where nobody should leave with any people they met before the Spring Break trip.
Be Wary – Watch where your drink originates from. Make sure you accept drinks you have seen being made. Do not leave your drink unattended. It is very easy for someone to slip something into your drink, so be careful.

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December 14, 2009

“The Pill” – Birth Control Prompt on Your Phone

Filed under: birth control,Birth Control Pill,forgetting birth control,iPhone,sex education,Uncategorized — Candace @ 4:19 pm

The iPhone is a fairly new and highly popular device with hundreds of applications being created for it daily. A new application just released is called “The Pill 1.0”. This application helps girls remember to take their birth control pill, which countless girls would forget otherwise. It has a cycle, which the girl chooses the starting day, and for 21 days each day it has a reminder which comes similar to a sms text in the morning for the girl to take her birth control pill. The next part of the cycle is a 7 day period with no reminder.

This new application was made by a French developer, Stephane Queraud. It is available in French, English, and Russian. A graph representation of the tablet is available with the application to show the girls how their real tablet should look. In the past, nearly every girl asked had forgotten to take her pill at least once. Now that problem is solved!

The Pill comes with other perks as well, such as a countdown showing when will be the next notification, a full graphical representation of the tablet, and advice in case you forget your pill and need to know what to do.
The Pill is available on iPhones worldwide. It is only $0.99 US on the iPhone app store in the medicine subcategory.

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December 9, 2009

Teens Are Not Getting “The Talk”

Filed under: sex ed,sex education,sex talk,Uncategorized — Candace @ 5:44 pm

Most girls have had “The Talk” by the time they reach their mid-teens. “The Talk” that parents dread and avoid: the talk about sex. Unfortunately boys are less likely to get this talk than girls are.

There was a recent survey with surprising results concerning a lack of sexual education given to teens.

Only 25 percent of teen (ages 13 to 17) girls say they have yet to receive a talk about resisting pressure to have sex.
Almost two thirds of teen boys had never been talked about the importance of condoms before they had intercourse.
Over 50 percent of teens said they had masturbated before receiving a talk from their parents about sex.
Approximately 40 percent of girls had intercourse before talking about birth control with their parents.
Just under 50 percent of all high school students report they have had sexual intercourse.
Over 40 percent of teenagers in a recent survey had intercourse before receiving an in depth talk about STD’s and other important issues. Teens are not getting the information they should have to protect themselves.

Although it is difficult to talk to your teen about these issues, and even embarrassing, it is important for their future decisions to have this knowledge. You do not have to tell your child everything at once, but slowly give them information and advice as they grow and mature. Another issue with having

“The Talk” is that children are told, since they are young, not to ask about sex. Parents say things like
“You’re too young now, I’ll tell you when you’re older.” Kids learn soon not to ask these questions. Lastly, don’t be afraid to tell your teens that you are embarrassed. The children are also embarrassed and admitting it will help bond and have a better conversation.

One third of ninth graders have had intercourse. This is a disturbing fact, but talking to your kids and informing them, girls and boys alike, at a young age, is helpful and may prevent later mistakes.

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