Title: 
Frigidity: A Growing Sexual Health Concern Among Women

Word Count:
544

Summary:
This article summarizes basic information on a sexual health condition in

                  women called  Female Sexual Arousal Disorder. This condition only affects women 

and is caused by several factors including medications, underlying medical conditions, or 

psychological factors.


Keywords:
woman's sexual health 


Article Body:
Having female sexual dysfunction can be bothersome, a terrible condition similar to erectile 

dysfunction in men. Inadequate sexual function in women can be a complex problem that can have 

many different causes. An estimated 40% of women suffer from sexual dysfunction, and might be 

caused by any physical illness, or may be linked to psychological factors. This condition mainly 

affects a woman's sexual health, and has symptoms including lack of sexual desire, inability to 

enjoy sex, insufficient vaginal lubrication, and even failure to have an orgasm. 

Also known as Female Sexual Arousal Disorder (FSAD), this condition still makes women 

psychologically desire for sex, but their genital area fails to respond normally, making it 

painful or impossible to have sex. When men and women normally get aroused, their genitals become 

engorged with blood. For women, this results in the enlargement of the clitoris and surrounding 

tissues (comparable to a male erection), secretion of vaginal lubrication, and relaxation and 

widening of the vaginal opening for intercourse. 

A woman's sexual health is affected by a number of other health conditions. In this case, FSAD 

can result from an underlying medical condition such as high blood pressure or diabetes. This can 

also be caused by certain irritations, infections, and growth in the vaginal area. It can also be 

a negative physiological reaction to certain birth control methods. This condition may also be 

caused by medications used to treat high blood pressure, peptic ulcers, depression, anxiety, or 

cancer. Another reason may be due to a combination of physical, hormonal, or emotional changes 

that occur during or after pregnancy, or while breast feeding. In addition, FSAD can also be 

linked to several psychological causes including depression, poor self-esteem, sexual abuse, fear 

of pregnancy, inadequate or ineffective foreplay, feelings of shame or guilt about sex, or stress 

and fatigue. 

For treatment of FSAD, on going research has suggested that the use of Viagra for treating sexual 

disorders in women helps increase blood flow, thereby increasing physical stimulation in the 

genital area. However, researchers are still waiting for evidence that Viagra could actually work 

on women. For now, physicians concentrate on eliminating medications that might have a negative 

impact on a woman's sexual health. Doctors also review the effects of certain contraceptive 

methods that can be a possible factor for FSAD.  

For women who suffer from vaginal dryness, it is recommended for them to use lubricants before 

having sexual intercourse in order to prevent pain. On the other hand, some physicians recommend 

women to practice Kegel Exercises, a form of exercise that helps in developing the muscles around 

the outer part of the vagina. These muscles are involved in the production of pleasurable 

sensations. Adding to this, psychological counseling can also play an integral role in treating 

women with sexual problems, including FSAD. Coaching in sexual foreplay as well as stimulation 

techniques can also contribute to the wellness of a woman who suffers from FSAD. 

Upon knowing all these, women can now become more aware of this sexual health condition that 

might be experienced by many, but is often misunderstood. Consulting one's physician may be the 

best way to know more about FSAD. Constant check-up sessions with the physician or gynecologist 

will also help women prevent or address such a frustrating sexual condition.