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Things You Need to Know about your Sexual Health

Talking about your sexual health can be embarrassing. These talks, however, are worthy for your total well-being. The World Health Organization defines sexual health as

“a state of physical, emotional, mental and social well-being in relation to your sexuality; it is not merely the absence of disease, dysfunction or infirmity.”

There are many ways to deal with sexual health issues and enhance enjoyment. Here are a few facts you should know.

31%

of men report some degree
of sexual dysfunction

30 million

estimated number of men in the U.S. who experience erectile dysfunction

4 common sexual problems as men age:

Erectile dysfunction
Reduced or lost interestin sex
Problems with ejaculation
Low testosterone

5 cancer-related treatments that may cause sexual problems in men:

Chemotherapy

Radiation therapy

Hormone therapy

Surgery

Certain medications

34 million

women worldwide who have
pelvic organ prolapse (POP).

That’s when the tissue and muscles of the pelvic floor no longer support the pelvic organs (bladder, cervix, rectum, urethra, uterus and vagina). POP can sometimes cause pain during sex.