Here's something you probably don't want to hear: chances are, at some point in your life, you are going to experience some form of sexual dysfunction. It's a numbers game; the majority of people do.

That little fact probably produces one of two reactions — a sigh of relief (at least I'm not the only one!) or a smug shoulder shrug (whatever, it's not going to happen to me). Maybe it isn't, but that doesn't necessarily mean you're off the hook. Yip, it's pretty difficult to have sex by yourself. So, even if you are lucky enough to avoid all forms of dysfunction, it doesn't mean that your partner will be.

Statistics show that 40 percent of men over the age of 40 have erection difficulties. This number increases by 10 percent with every decade. Most women will experience a drop in their libidos when they hit menopause, and pregnancy and having children can affect the libidos of both men and women.

We chatted to sexologist Leandie Buys about the most common sexual problems that she encounters and what you can do about them.

Desire discrepancy

As the name suggests, desire discrepancy occurs when one person in a couple wants to have more sex than the other person. This often leads to tension and feelings of resentment. The partner who has a higher sex drive might complain or sulk about the lack of sex; try to initiate more sexual encounters; or seek out arguments. The partner with the low sex drive will, in turn, try to avoid sexual contact; talk less; and become less affectionate.

The partner with the lower sex drive will often not understand why they are not interested in sex. They will probably feel powerless and confused and that there is something wrong with them.

While individuals naturally have different libidos, sex drives can be influenced by a variety of factors. For women, sexual desire tends to have a psychological link; whereas, with men, it tends to be more physically based.

Buys suggests that libido can be influenced by your emotional state, your personal wellbeing (low self-esteem often results in a lower sex drive), your physical health (obesity, heart problems, medication, and hormonal changes) and the health of your relationship. If you are in a loving and fulfilling relationship, your sex drive will increase.

Find out what you can do to increase your libido by clicking here.

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