Incorporating foreplay, use of a lubricant can result in more intense and regular orgasms.
Pain during penetration can be a turnoff and can lead to a significant decrease in libido.
Chronic medication such as the hormonal contraceptive pill and antidepressants may impact sexual pleasure by causing dryness. Menopause and decreased estrogen levels mean many older women may be dissatisfied with their sex life.
The G-shot, when done under aseptic techniques by trained health-care professionals has improved quality of life and self-esteem but it is worthwhile to manage underlying medical or psychological problems or causes first.
Always discuss options such as hormone replacement therapy, sex therapy, sex toys, lubricants, couple counselling and approach sexual pleasure holistically before genital modifications.
• Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng (MBChB), sexual and reproductive health practice, Disa Clinic, safersex.co.za.
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