Individual Concerns in Sexual Health and Functioning

Here you will find information and research on common sexual concerns amongst fellow humans. You may find this information useful, if you are experiencing the same concerns. Good Vibes Clinic Sex Therapist Christine Rafe offers sessions, workshops and other events/activities which support further education, practical tools as well as individual and couple sessions for these, and many other, sexual and relational concerns.

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the importance of disclosure: speaking to a sex therapist

While we are heading toward a ‘sex positive’ society with decreasing perceptions of sex as ‘taboo’, there still remains a disconnect amongst some medical professionals between sexuality and sexual wellbeing as an important part of healthy human functioning. 

Would you feel comfortable talking to your GP if you were struggling to gain and maintain an erection?

Statistics show that 21% of people with penises aged over 40 report significant erection problems, only about a third of those 21% had ever consulted a GP or other health professional about these concerns. Of those who disclosed this concern with their GP, only half of them ever received appropriate referral or treatment.

the rise of the under 40's flop: erectile CONCERNS ARE IMPACTING ALL AGES

One in five people with penises between the ages of 18-40 report difficulty in gaining and maintaining an erection. This is 5 times higher than the same age group just under 20 years ago. So why are younger people these days struggling to get it up (and keep it there)?

Problems with gaining and maintaining an erection have long been considered an older person’s problem, with historical numbers showing those over the age of 40 with much higher instances of erection difficulties (for further information on erectile dysfunction in the over 40s population, click here). Since the late 2000s however, the reporting rate of erectile dysfunction amongst people under 40 has rapidly taken over their post 40 counterparts. In fact, the highest instances of reported erectile dysfunction now come from our 16-21 year old group, with 50% of young people in this age group complaining of difficulty in gaining or maintaining an erection.