e of you and your partner, a few of the more common causes might be:

Lack of foreplay

Very often, pain or discomfort during sex occurs simply because there has not been enough time spent arousing the woman. It usually takes a few minutes at least of physical stimula

Let’s get one thing clear – the term ‘frigid’ has some unpleasant connotations and most people no longer use it. It’s still in use by teenage boys who are unable to get attention from girls any other way, but when referring to sexual problems these days, sexperts are more likely to use one of many more specific terms relating to sexual disorders.

Sexual problems are usually divided into four areas – problems with desire for sex, problems with arousal (physical and emotional), orgasmic difficulties, and painful intercourse. Each problem may have several different aspects to it – and these might be more complex than straightforward physical disorders. Remember that everybody is unique, and particularly when it comes to sex, there is no ‘right or wrong’ amount to have or want. People do have different sex drives, and some people just have different life priorities. There may be emotional or mental factors to consider, such as the person’s underlying attitudes to sex or past experiences.

However, if you’re experiencing problems in your sex life that go beyond a difference in the sex drive of you and your partner, a few of the more common causes might be:

Lack of foreplay

Very often, pain or discomfort during sex occurs simply because there has not been enough time spent arousing the woman. It usually takes a few minutes at least of physical stimulat

y to use one of many more specific terms relating to sexual disorders.

Sexual problems are usually divided into four areas – problems with desire for sex, problems with arousal (physical and emotional), orgasmic difficulties, and painful intercourse. Each problem may have several different aspects to it – and these might be more complex than straightforward physical disorders. Remember that everybody is unique, and particularly when it comes to sex, there is no ‘right or wrong’ amount to have or want. People do have different sex drives, and some people just have different life priorities. There may be emotional or mental factors to consider, such as the person’s underlying attitudes to sex or past experiences.

However, if you’re experiencing problems in your sex life that go beyond a difference in the sex drive of you and your partner, a few of the more common causes might be:

Lack of foreplay

Very often, pain or discomfort during sex occurs simply because there has not been enough time spent arousing the woman. It usually takes a few minutes at least of physical stimula

several different aspects to it – and these might be more complex than straightforward physical disorders. Remember that everybody is unique, and particularly when it comes to sex, there is no ‘right or wrong’ amount to have or want. People do have different sex drives, and some people just have different life priorities. There may be emotional or mental factors to consider, such as the person’s underlying attitudes to sex or past experiences.

However, if you’re experiencing problems in your sex life that go beyond a difference in the sex drive of you and your partner, a few of the more common causes might be:

Lack of foreplay

Very often, pain or discomfort during sex occurs simply because there has not been enough time spent arousing the woman. It usually takes a few minutes at least of physical stimula

me people just have different life priorities. There may be emotional or mental factors to consider, such as the person’s underlying attitudes to sex or past experiences.

However, if you’re experiencing problems in your sex life that go beyond a difference in the sex drive of you and your partner, a few of the more common causes might be:

Lack of foreplay

Very often, pain or discomfort during sex occurs simply because there has not been enough time spent arousing the woman. It usually takes a few minutes at least of physical stimula

e of you and your partner, a few of the more common causes might be:

Lack of foreplay

Very often, pain or discomfort during sex occurs simply because there has not been enough time spent arousing the woman. It usually takes a few minutes at least of physical stimulation before the vagina is wet enough for sex – and foreplay is just too good to rush! Try a lubricant (water-based, such as KY jelly), if there are still dryness issues.

Hormones

Women may find that after childbirth or menopause their desire fluctuates or seems to lessen. This could be due to various complex factors, but one possibility is a drop in the levels of testosterone, the hormone responsible for our sexual desire. Lab tests can be done to check the level of testosterone in the blood.

Medication

Certain pharmaceuticals and medicines can dampen sexual desire – these include anti-depressants, sedatives and even the contraceptive pill. You should check the information on your medication for side effects, and consult your doctor if you think this might be causing problems. They may be able to suggest alternatives. Do not stop taking medication without consulting your doctor.

Emotional Issues

Both women and men can experience either a sudden or gradual lessening of desire. This might be due to emotional upset or past traumas, and the best way to deal with it