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Sexual problems in women can involve desire, arousal, lubrication, orgasm, pain or satisfaction. Physical factors, hormones, medicines, relationships and experiences often interact. Help should be voluntary, respectful and non-judgemental.
- Less or no desire for sex, or difficulty focusing on sex and feeling aroused.
- Insufficient lubrication, burning, itching or irritation with touch or penetration.
- Allow time for arousal and choose sexual activities that do not cause pain or pressure.
- Use an unperfumed, body-safe lubricant and stop if irritation develops.
- Make an appointment for recurring pain, dryness, bleeding or a sexual problem that interferes with your life.
- For urgent GP care outside normal opening hours, call HAP 9252. Call Ambulance 912 only for an immediately life-threatening situation.
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