Sexual dissatisfaction
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Sexual dissatisfaction involves any situation in which one or more sexual partner(s) is unhappy with the quality, style or quantity of sexual activity in which they are engaging. Both males and females can experience this.
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Overview
Sexual dissatisfaction can occur as a result of physical, psychological or interpersonal factors. If either member of a couple is unhappy with their partner in other areas of their lives together, this can result in a dissatisfying sex life. If a couple is inexperienced sexually, their lack of sexual knowledge can reflect in their overall sexual experience. If there is a discrepancy between the desired frequency of sexual activity, either or both partners can become dissatisfied. In situations where a partner doesn’t communicate his or her sexual needs, the likelihood of dissatisfaction over sexual activity is high. Finally, if either partner is engaging in sex with someone who is of the opposite gender of preference, sexual dissatisfaction is likely.
Males
Men experience sexual dissatisfaction primarily because of poor or absent erectile function. While the cause can be psychologically-based, organic causes such as diabetes, hypertension or blood vessel disease are common contributors to erectile difficulties. Drugs or alcohol can result in temporary erectile impairment. Men can also experience difficulty in achieving an orgasm, resulting in sexual dissatisfaction. Medications, especially SSRI antidepressants, are a common cause of delayed or absent orgasm.
Females
Women may experience sexual dissatisfaction for a couple of reasons. They may be unhappy with the sexual position or positions being used and may be uncomfortable speaking of this to their partner, resulting in dissatisfaction. Difficulty in achieving an orgasm, too, can result in a poor sexual experience. Because many women fail to achieve an orgasm with vaginal stimulation alone, clitoral stimulation may be necessary. Unless such stimulation is a part of the sex act, orgasm is much less achievable.
Solutions
When an individual faces sexual dissatisfaction, it is important to delve further into the exact reasons behind the feeling. Communicating the contributing issue or issues to one’s sexual partner may resolve the issue completely. If not, the couple can refer themselves to a qualified sex therapist.