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Wednesday, 4 January 2012

The most common questions a sex therapist hears

What do women ask about?
Two of the most frequent ones from women are about low libido and orgasms. Women want to know how they can boost their low libidos, and why they have trouble attaining an orgasm during intercourse. One problem is sometimes connected to the other, but this article isn't long enough for me to explore all the ways that our emotions, beliefs, and thought patterns are connected to our orgasm potential. But the low occurrence of orgasms (for women) during intercourse can also have much simpler explanation.

The notion that women can climax in any position, and do so in under five minutes, is one that has been perpetuated in the media - especially in mainstream pornography. Because of this, many men and women believe that there is something inherently "wrong" with a woman if she can't climax during sex. This belief is a mistaken one - the majority of women only reach orgasm through clitoral stimulation, not through penile-vaginal intercourse. Working to dispel this myth is a big job, but it's one I enjoy. Seeing the look on a woman's face when I tell her she's completely normal is priceless.

What do men ask about?
The most common questions I get from men are about maintaining and sustaining an erection, and the pros and cons of popping that little blue pill. I do my best to inform them of all the causes of erectile problems - there are many, which can range from diabetes to simply too much stress. I'll also share the often-unknown tidbit that many men experience some kind of erectile issue at least once throughout their lives.

Drugs such as Viagra can correct erection issues, but they aren't the only option. There are many ways a man can deal with this problem that don't involve medication, and a few ways that their partners can help with the process as well.

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