They might be less satisfied, but a willingness to compromise may improve the situation.

When a woman becomes sexually stimulated, her body goes through both physical and mental processes to get her body ready for sex.

All women are different, so the answer to this question varies. One woman may reach orgasm quickly. Another may need more time. And some women don’t reach orgasm at all.

In general, the word outercourse refers to sexual activities that don’t involve penetration. However, the word can mean different things to different people.

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic disease that can cause joint inflammation all over the body, particularly in the hands, knees, and feet. RA is also an autoimmune disease, which means the body’s immune system attacks its own healthy cells.

High blood pressure (also called hypertension) can damage blood vessels in your body, including the genitals. It’s also linked to atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), which can cause your blood vessels to narrow and make it harder for blood to flow through.

If you have asthma, you might be concerned about having symptoms, like shortness of breath, coughing, and wheezing, during sex.

Yes, men with anxiety disorders might struggle with erections.

Hemophilia, a bleeding disorder, occurs when the body has lower-than-normal levels of certain proteins that help clot blood. (These proteins are called clotting factors.) As a result, bleeding can be difficult to stop. Sometimes, it happens spontaneously.

Located in the scrotum, the testicles (also called the testes) are a pair of glands that produce sperm cells and testosterone, the primary sex hormone and anabolic steroid in males. Testosterone plays a key role in the development of male characteristics. It is involved with sex drive, erections, and sperm production. It also helps build muscle and bone mass.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a condition that affects the large intestine and digestion. Symptoms vary from person to person, but they can include pain, abdominal cramping, bloating, constipation, and diarrhea. IBS can be unpredictable. You may not know when symptoms will start.

Yes. Telehealth can be an effective way to discuss sex health issues with your healthcare provider.