Counselling can be a valuable tool in managing sexual anxiety, helping individuals identify and address the underlying causes of their anxiety and develop coping strategies. Therapists can offer a safe and confidential space to explore fears, concerns, and negative thoughts related to sex.
Sexual performance anxiety is a type of performance anxiety that involves fear or worry related to sexual activity. This can happen during sex, or even before sex. The term “sexual performance anxiety” is sometimes shortened to just performance anxiety.
Like other types of performance anxiety, symptoms of sexual performance anxiety include both physical and mental effects. These symptoms can range in severity and may be frequent or occur only occasionally.
If you are worried or know anyone facing such problems, consult Dr.Veerendar or visit Dr.VRU Clinic in Hyderabad.
Symptoms:
Symptoms of sexual performance anxiety include:
- Negative thoughts before or during sex
- Negative thoughts or feelings associated with sex
- Worry or fear before or during sex
- Worry or fear when thinking about sex
- Inability to climax or orgasm during sex
- Premature ejaculation
- Delayed ejaculation
- Erectile dysfunction
- Decreased interest in sex
- Increased heart rate
- Sweating
- Unsettled stomach
Causes:
There are many causes of sexual performance anxiety that involve fears or worries related to sex.
- Insecurities ( weight, ability to satisfy a partner, previous negative sexual experiences, relationship challenges)
- Abuse alcohol, smoking tobacco, or other substances in an attempt to enhance sexual performance or relieve performance anxiety
Substance abuse, depression, anxiety, and medications used to treat these disorders can contribute to sexual dysfunction, in some cases leading to a cycle of sexual dysfunction coupled with performance anxiety.
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