The vast majority of sex problems, especially in young people, are social and emotional. It would be extremely rare to have anything physically wrong. Problems in older women are also mostly social and emotional but hormones also play a part as we get older.
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Tight and painful vagina
When your vagina feels very tight, as though nothing could go inside, you may have a condition called vaginismus.
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Painful sex
If you suffer from pain during sex, it is important to note if the pain is deep inside or if it's on or close to the outside of your vagina.
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Loss of interest in sex
At any age, loss of sexual feelings can be related to problems in the past and can be completely unrelated to your current partner.
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Inability to orgasm
Many women find it hard to reach any kind of sexual climax with their partner, yet they can easily orgasm by themselves. An inability to achieve orgasm is called anorgasmia.
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