Female Sexual Problems Self-Care at Home

Treatment is not needed for all sexual problems. Some problems can be solved by you and your partner alone with a little openness and creativity.

Some problems go away by themselves over time -- patience and understanding are all that is required. Sometimes talking the problem out with your partner is enough.

Women who learn to tell their partners about their sexual needs have a better chance of having a satisfying sex life.
Try to make the solution is fun -- think up ways to inject a little romance and excitement into your sexual routine.

Some strategies women use to overcome sexual problems: 

• Set aside time to be alone or alone with your partner, without children and other distractions. 

• Use erotic videos or books to increase stimulation. 

•  Masturbate to learn about what increases your arousal. 

• Fantasize about what arouses you sexually; if appropriate, tell your partner about these fantasies. Use sensual massage and other forms of touch. 

• Try new sexual positions or scenarios. 

• Use relaxation techniques such as a warm bath before having sex. 

• Use a vaginal lubricant to relieve arousal problems due to vaginal dryness. 

Several excellent books are available in mainstream bookstores or from mail-order sources to help couples deal with sexual and communication problems.

Many people prefer this "do-it-yourself" method to talking about these problems with an outsider.