Sexual Dysfunction

Sexual dysfunction is difficulty experienced by an individual or a couple during any stage of a normal sexual activity.

There are many factors which may result in a person experiencing a sexual dysfunction, resulting from emotional or physical causes including:

those with anxiety disorders
the use of recreational or medication drugs and alcohol
any physiological change that affects the reproductive system e.g. premenstrual syndrome, pregnancy, postpartum or menopause
Injuries to the back may also impact sexual activity, as would problems with an enlarged prostate gland, problems with blood supply, nerve damage (as in spinal cord injuries)
disease, such as multiple sclerosis and diabetes may also impact on the activity as might heart disease or hormonal deficiencies.

Cognitive behavioral therapy is the ideal approach to regaining sexual function through helping to reframe unhelpful thoughts and irrational beliefs.