Psychological Problems That Have An Impact on Sex

Up until now, we have only considered the physical side of sex. However, by far the greatest number of sexual problems is psychological.

Sexual knowledge is much more openly available to young people nowadays, and adult discussion of sexual matters is rather more relaxed than once was the case. Nevertheless, in spite of this, many of the old problems remain for some people

Virtually every case concerning sexual problems or feelings of inadequacy is caused by anxiety, and that anxiety can arise for a number of reasons:

Religious views

Strict religious beliefs taught in childhood may interfere with a person’s sexual happiness, even if he or she has ceased to regard those beliefs as “gospel truth”. Most religious texts contain guides to moral behaviour, but it is very easy for these to be carried to the extreme by the religiously zealous person. Some beliefs can make sexual happiness extremely difficult, either by preventing sexual activity directly or by producing enormous sexual guilt if the taboos implied are broken.

Sexual Shock

Very strong fears of sex lasting for many years can be produced by some frightening or degrading sexual experience in early life. Child assault, rape and unexpectedly catching venereal disease are all examples of experiences, which can affect a person’s sex activity, and beliefs later in live.

Poor Sex Education

Although sex education is now easily available to those who seek it, the taboos that surround the subject still exist. Many parents still find it difficult to discuss sexual matters with their children. Surveys have shown that in adolescence children would rather talk to an older friend than to their parents.

Alcohol

Although too much alcohol can, produce a temporary inability to climax in men, the real danger occurs because of what the man may think is going on. If he does not realize that the alcohol is the real reason for his temporary incapacity, he broods over his ‘weakness’; anger and fear build up, and after a number of such failures he may become psychologically impotent.

Parental Models

Parents inevitably transmit to their children not only facts but also attitudes about sex. They do this not only directly, but also by their own behaviour, and if parents show negative or fearful attitudes, these attitudes are likely to be reflected by that children and can produce difficulties when those children grow up. 

How to Cope in the Rat Race

A major cause of forgetfulness in the young and not so young is having too much on their minds. With cell phones, computers, email, Web pages, and other modern technology, we have worked ourselves into a non-stop frenzy.

Here are some easy tips to help you cope:

1. Focus on listening more and talking less. Listening requires greater concentration.

2. Avoid hanging around negative people. Thinking positive stimulates the brain as well as brightens your day.

3. Stick to a healthy diet of protein foods, fruit and veggies. It gives you brain power.

4. Avoid high fat foods. Fat clogs the arteries that supply blood to the brain.

5. Take vitamins, especially vitamin E, zinc and Ginko Baloba. Some tests show this can help aging and memory.

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6. Read, read, read and do crossword puzzles. It's exercise for the brain.

7. Avoid excessive alcohol. Too much may result in loss of brain cells.

8. Plan activities with others. Socialization offsets brain laziness.

9. Avoid unnecessary medication. Losing weight, lowering blood pressure and high cholesterol levels can often be achieved through diet and exercise instead of drugs. Learn the side effects of medication you take. Some types of sleep aids may cause memory loss.

10. Maintain a daily exercise and workout schedule. It improves blood circulation to the brain.