A sexual problem is a decrease in or lack of sexual satisfaction. By definition, a sexual problem is distressing to a woman and/or her relationship with a partner. (What is distressing to one woman may not be a concern for another woman.)
Most women are troubled by a sexual problem at one time or another. For some women, it can be a long-term problem. Surveys of the general population in the United States found that many women occasionally have sexual problems and worries, including:1
- Concerns about sexuality (6 out of 10 women).
- Lack of interest in sex (3 out of 10 women).
- Sex not always being pleasurable (2 out of 10 women).
- Pain with intercourse (1 to 2 out of 10 women).
- Difficulty becoming aroused (5 out of 10 women).
- Difficulty reaching orgasm (5 out of 10 women).
- Not being able to have an orgasm (2 to 3 out of 10 women).
Credits
| Author | Kathe Gallagher, MSW |
| Author | Merrill Hayden |
| Editor | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS |
| Associate Editor | Michele Cronen |
| Associate Editor | Terrina Vail |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Joy Melnikow, MD, MPH - Family Medicine |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Kirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology |
| Last Updated | April 7, 2006 |
Merrill Hayden
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