YOUR SEXUAL HEALTH                                                                            

Welcome to this season of change in 2009. It is important for us to truly begin to embrace change. In a previous article I discussed change and the fact that it happens every second of every day. With the election of President Barack Obama the discussions in the news have been centered on this very issue. His political stance has reminded us that we can do whatever is necessary to make our lives better.

We are all reminded that we cannot deal with the problems we face today with solutions from the past; which have kept us isolated, misinformed and unprepared.

This is especially true when it comes to sexual health. We must begin to address issues that affect our sexual health because this affects our mental and physical health as well. Often, in our lives, sexual problems go unaddressed. These have destructive impacts on our lives due to issues of shame, anger, grief, abandonment, and the insecurities experienced related to them.

Many women and men suffer from endless issues related to sexual performance, sexual inadequacy or sexual functioning. According to the National Library of Medicine; National Women’s Health Resource Center; and the Journal of the American Medical Association, sexual problems occur in 43% of American women and 31% of American men. About 10% of women have never had an orgasm and some 21% of men experience premature ejaculation. However many of them have fear or shame about discussing these issues and do not discuss it with their mate or even when they see their doctor or therapist.

How is your sexual health? Have you had a sexual check up lately? Do you know where to begin? In an age where we are living longer and trying to improve our quality of life, sooner or later this issue will arise and the question is how will you fare?

The good news is that you can have great sexual, physical and mental health your entire life even though there are many sexual myths that present a bleak sexual projection as we age. Don’t worry these are not necessarily true. You can maintain great sexual health as you age with knowledge. This is what I will provide to you through this column through 2009. We will begin a discourse about “sexual health” and address questions and concerns.

I look forward to hearing from you and welcome your feedback and discussion.

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