Relieve anxiety about sexual performance

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One of the causes of decreased sexual performance is distraction during intercourse or thinking about pressures in life. There are many ways to reduce this anxiety, you can see a therapist, talk openly or change the way you relate,...

1. Causes of sexual performance anxiety

Sex is not only an intersection between two bodies, but also closely related to emotions and feelings. Stress can not stimulate the body to want to have sex, affecting sexual performance.
Causes of anxiety about sexual performance include:
Psychological fear of not doing well in sex, not being able to satisfy the partner Feeling unattractive in body, mainly due to weight gain Lo Worry about small penis size, not enough pleasure to have sex Concerned about the duration of sex, premature ejaculation or delayed ejaculation Worry about not enjoying comfortable sex These thoughts will causes the body to release stress hormones like epinephrine and norepinephrine. All in all, they lead to a decrease in the frequency of sex.

2. Symptoms of sexual performance anxiety

Stress during sex can cause:
Narrowing of blood vessels: Reduced blood flow makes it harder for the penis to get an erection. Even guys who don't have trouble getting arousal can't get an erection when they're nervous. Not secreting enough lubricant to lubricate the genitals: When the mood is anxious, the ability to secrete lubricating fluid will decrease, causing pain during sex, making women reduce the desire in the next time sex. Inability to concentrate to orgasm: While in a relationship where you think about things that make you nervous, even if you have the stimulus to climax, it will take a long time or not reach the climax. Repeated Anxiety Cycle: Repeatedly impaired sexual performance causes anxiety, self-blame, and even suspicion of pathology.

3. How to relieve sexual performance anxiety

If you are worried about sexual performance, see your doctor. When you visit the doctor, you will be diagnosed with anxiety based on: Tests to identify health problems, medical history, sex, medications you are taking, thoughts that interfere with the important process sexual system. Specifically, the doctor can offer supportive measures such as:
See a therapist: You should make an appointment with a sex therapist for treatment to reduce or eliminate problems related to sexual performance. sexual performance. For example, if you are worried about premature ejaculation, you should see a doctor to get the right treatment. Open up talk: Talking to your partner about your anxiety can help bring you closer together. than. Supporting each other reduces anxiety, thereby improving the level of desire and frequency of sex. Intimate in different ways: In addition to sex, there are other ways to increase pleasure. You can choose to massage sensitive areas, take a warm bath together, masturbate together. Exercise: Exercise reduces stress and improves sex drive.

Distract anxiety: Reduce thoughts about anxiety by turning on some romantic music, watching sexy movies while making love. Believe in yourself: Don't let your physical flaws get in the way of your sublimation time. You should share your concerns with your partner, and work together to find solutions for a healthy and enjoyable sex life. There are many causes of decreased sexual performance, but you can definitely improve the quality of your sex life in many ways.
Currently, Vinmec International General Hospital has been and continues to deploy packages of examination and counseling on sexual function. If your husband and wife's "sexuality" is not as desired, you can seek advice from specialized doctors and psychologists. From there, there is a direction to improve to make marriage and sex life more fulfilling.
Customers can directly go to Vinmec Health System nationwide to visit or contact the hotline here for support.
Reference source: webmd.com