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Sexual Problems in Women - What Increases Your Risk

The main risk factors for sexual problems are also those that affect a woman's sexual function and satisfaction. These include:2

  • A woman's mental and emotional well-being.
  • Her sexual relationship.
  • Her partner's sexual function.

A woman's physical well-being is also important. Being sexually active with a partner or through masturbation helps maintain vaginal health. And having regular sexual intercourse helps preserve vaginal elasticity and keeps vaginal tissues from shrinking.

Some physical risk factors include a current or long-term history of:

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Last Updated: March 10, 2010
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