Updated: 25-04-2025
Did you know about Common Sexual Problems: Physical and Psychological?
Sexual problems are quite common these days.
Many sexual issues are related to the psychological condition of the person.
These issues create a feeling of inferiority and embarrassment in a person.
Many hesitate to discuss such problems but this is not the right solution.
If you avoid such problems you can face serious consequences.
A satisfactory and healthy sex life is the foundation of a firm relationship for a couple.
Psychological and sexual problems are directly proportional to each other.
A person suffering from such issues automatically affects the other in the relationship.
There is no age bar for such problems.
In some cases, such disorders are experienced at an early age, while in some, they occur in old age, depending on the type of disorder one has.
Common Sexual Problems: Physical and Psychological
The following are some of the common sexual problems experienced by men these days:
- Erectile dysfunction is also known as impotence.
- An inability to have an erection firm enough to carry on sexual intercourse is called erectile dysfunction.
- Premature ejaculation: the inability to hold the ejaculation of the semen for not more than 15 seconds during the very beginning of the sexual activity is known as premature ejaculation.
- They are of two types: lifelong or primary ejaculation and secondary or acquired ejaculation.
Physical and Psychological Causes of Sexual Problems
Several reasons are responsible for these disorders. Some of them are discussed below:
- Unhealthy lifestyle
- Excess consumption of alcohol
- Stress
- Smoking
- Sexually abused in Childhood
- Drugs
- Injuries
- Cardiovascular disease
- Diabetes
- Anxiety
- Cancer
Diagnosis
To diagnose a sexual problem, several tests are recommended.
In some cases, physical examinations are also part of the diagnosis.
These physical tests are conducted to check whether the problem is due to an injury to the sexual organs.
Some of the tests are:
- Ultrasound.
- Blood test.
- Urine test.
- ECG.
Medical counselling and consultation are recommended to diagnose a psychological problem.
Treatment
If you are suffering from a psychological sexual problem, you should not hesitate or delay in consulting a counsellor.
In cases of sexual disorders, there are some herbal medications available that give a good result.
Walking and some special exercises are also recommended.
