EVERY DAY HEALTH: ….A recent study published in the journal Archives of Sexual Behavior examined the different ways women cope with sexual discomfort. From vulvar pain to low libido or no libido, researchers Sharron Hinchliff, Merryn Gott, and Kevan Wylie talked with women about the different ways they cope with physical discomfort and lack of desire in the context of their sexual relationships.
The study respondents reported that their sexual pain and lack of desire caused them to utilize a variety of coping and avoidance skills. Some of the women reported avoiding sex, while others reported dreading intimacy or having to “mentally prepare” themselves for sexual intercourse. Others submitted to sex even when painful, while others reported fearing all forms of intimate connection (such as kissing, oral sex, and other forms of sexual activity) as they believed these would inevitably lead to intercourse…
The bottom line is that there are so many different ways to create intimacy and sexual pleasure, and it will not be necessary to forsake your sensual feelings just because you might not be in the mood for intercourse. There are other ways you and your partner can enjoy each other’s bodies and create fulfilling and passionate orgasms, so don’t be afraid to explore and try new things.… (more)
