BMJ  2003;327 (23 August), doi:10.1136/bmj.327.7412.0-c

Short term sexual problems are more common than persistent dysfunction

Problems related to sexual function are common among young sexually active adults in Britain, but persistent problems are much less so. Mercer and colleagues (p 426) analysed data from a national survey of sexual attitudes and lifestyles of 11 161 British adults and found that the commonest short term problems among women were lack of interest in sex, inability to experience orgasm, and painful intercourse. Among men the most common problems were lack of interest, premature orgasm, and anxiety about performance. Many people avoid sex because of these problems but few seek professional help. Those who do mostly go to their general practitioner.

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