Common Myths About the Sexual Health of Women That Everybody Should Know

Misconceptions about different life aspects have increased today, causing harm at great magnitude, especially concerning one’s sexual life. The myths surrounding female sexual health and dysfunction will be found to be more or even more dangerous. These myths not only distribute false information in society but also procrastinate, creating a sense of shame and hindrances to healthy sexual expression and well-being. By educating ourselves to rid ourselves of these myths and focusing on real information, we can foster much healthier attitudes about sexuality and sexual health in general.

Here are some of the most common myths concerning female sexual health, along with the real truth behind them:

Myth: Female sexual dysfunction is extremely rare.
Fact: Contrary to the general view, as high as 30%-50% of women who are sexually active are believed to be suffering from some sexual dysfunction. They may include decreased libido, or female sexual interest/arousal disorder, difficulty in reaching orgasm, or female orgasmic disorder, and pain during sex or genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder. These can hit women of all ages and all walks of life.
Tip: If you truly are having problematic sexual difficulties impacting your quality of life, then seeking professional help is necessary. Begin by speaking to your PCP, OB/GYN, or mental health professional to first rule out underlying medical or hormonal conditions. A sex therapist can also work with the patient on strategies/therapies that can help with low desire or pain during intercourse.

Myth: Sexual problems in women are purely of a psychological origin.
Fact: Sexual health represents a complex interplay of physical, emotional, social, and environmental factors. It is related to medical conditions, medicines, psychiatric health—like anxiety and depression—previous experiences of trauma or abuse, or other events in one’s life. These factors are very individual and need to be thoroughly assessed and treated.
Tip: While medical etiologies should always be ruled out by providers, the integration of sex therapy should be done throughout your treatment. Sex therapists are then able to delve deeper into the sources of sexual issues, educate about sexual anatomy and response, and create a plan for very specific interventions. Inclusion of a trauma/abuse processing component through a licensed mental-health professional is also critical to your healing and sexual wellness.

Myth: Sex drive among women is naturally lower than that in men.
Fact: Sexual drive in both sexes is enormously variable. A number of factors could influence sexual interest, such as hormonal fluctuations, medical conditions, relationship dynamics, personal preference, stressors, and fatigue. It is, therefore, necessary to learn that differences in libido are normal and don’t always represent an issue.
Tip: The important thing is to understand and respect that sexual desire will ebs and flows differently for each person. Communication and compromise can provide ways to work through differences in libido and maintain a fulfilling sexual connection. Sex therapy creates a supportive space to have these hard conversations around desire discrepancies and explore ways to increase mutual satisfaction.

Myth: Sex is supposed to hurt sometimes— it comes with being a woman.
Fact: Pain in sex, otherwise known as dyspareunia, is never normal and always requires some attention. It might be acting out on various medical conditions, such as vaginal infections, pelvic inflammatory disease, endometriosis, vulvodynia, or even hormonal changes. Mental health and relationship problems may also impact on the psychological causes.
Tip: Early attention must be sought from healthcare providers, physical therapists, and mental health professionals for its early diagnosis and treatment. Having to discuss sexual pains with your partner is very much required in keeping up intimate contact, so you both support each other. Discovering new sexual activities that encompass non-penetrative aspects will help keep sexual intimacy alive amidst the onset of physical pain.

Myth: Female sexual function declines invariably with age beginning at age 40.
Fact: While hormonal change may be part of the aging process affecting sexuality, many older adults remain sexually active. Maintenance of good sexual health as people age is to tend to the physical changes in our body, maintain one’s overall health, and help foster close, intimate relationships.

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