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Unhappy with your sex life? These 5 reasons may be responsible for it

TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Last updated on - Dec 28, 2022, 00:00 IST
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​These 5 reasons are responsible for poor sex life

Finding the precise cause of your unhappy sex life could be really challenging. Several factors can influence your sexual happiness, and it may take some trial and error to figure out what isn't working for you. Women (and occasionally males) frequently lament that they don't receive enough foreplay before sexual activity.

Here are top 5 reasons responsible for your unhappy sex life:

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​Erectile Trouble

Erectile difficulty is the most typical sexual problem that people encounter. For the most part, anxiety could be blamed for interfering with the man's ability to start and maintain excitement during sexual intercourse. If you are in a committed relationship, treatment for this typically entails having you and your partner engage in a progression of touching activities designed to overcome the pressure of immediately engaging in sexual intercourse.

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​Decreased Sex-drive

Dr Chirag Bhandari, founder of Institute of Andrology and Sexual Health, says, “Yet another serious problem a couple can experience is either that their sexual recurrence has been affected by decreased sex-drive or that they have completely stopped engaging in sexual activity. The arrangement is not a one-size-fits-all model because there are various reasons why couples refrain from engaging in sexual activity, including erectile dysfunction, excruciating pain during sexual activity, weakness with regard to sexual timing, and loss of orgasm due to illness, medication, or relationship stress.”

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​Premature Ejaculation

According to medical experts, premature ejaculation can seriously interfere with your sexual life and possibly even your relationship. Not being able to satisfy your partner can prove to be frustrating. That said, it's common for most men to occasionally be unable to put a lid on their excitement during sexual intercourse. In fact, according to research, up to 1 in three men develop the problem of premature ejaculation at some point in their life.

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​Lack of Emotional Connect

Sexual activity is primarily motivated by love and intimacy rather than sexual desire. In most cases, couples are frequently too quick to enjoy the sensation of intercourse, and occasionally it becomes so slow that one truly becomes frustrated by the same. The answer in both situations is to become emotionally attached to your companion. In some situations, doctors recommend couples to engage in specific sexual touch exercises to improve their performance in bed.

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Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)

STDs are one of the main public health issues and one of the main causes of unhappy sex life. It has been determined that more than 35 bacterial, viral, and parasite infections are sexually transmissible. Along with these, other factors that may cause problems include erectile dysfunction, uncomfortable sexual encounters, negative body image, premature ejaculation, and interpersonal conflict. Confronting the issue and having a direct conversation with your partner about it can help solve the problem and stabilize your relationship.

Don't be shy about asking for additional foreplay from your spouse if you find that it takes you longer to become aroused. Most likely, they'll gladly comply.


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​The takeaway

“Your sexual satisfaction may be impacted by a number of circumstances, and it may take some trial and error to identify what isn't working for you. Women (and occasionally males) frequently lament that they don't receive enough foreplay before sexual activity. Don't be shy about asking for additional foreplay from your spouse if you find that it takes you longer to become aroused. Most likely, they'll gladly comply,” says Dr Bhandari.

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