Sexual Dysfunction: You’re Not Alone

Erectile dysfunction. Vaginismus. Vulvodynia. Decreased libido. Dyspareunia.

These are just some of the reasons that one might be dealing with infertility, because of the inability to have intercourse. In a study that came out in October 2020 by the Cleveland Clinic, researcher found that some 43% of women and 31% of men report some degree of sexual dysfunction.

So we’re talking about it too. It’s not just happening to you.

A recent follower wrote:
“I’m surprised that no one brought up the topic of sexual dysfunction. Couples who deal with it can’t even start trying to conceive at all. Often they need to focus on working through those difficulties for months or years before starting the recomended 6-12 months of trying to conceive, without knowing if they will have fertility concerns (at some point down the line). And if family and friends ask, ‘Why aren’t you pregnant yet?’ It's even harder to explain, ‘We can’t even try right now.’ "