Half Of British Women Are Dissatisfied With Their Sex Lives
Women aged 25 to 34 were the least satisfied, report reveals
More than one in four British women report being unhappy with their sex lives, new research has found.
The survey by Public Health England (PHE) of more than 7,300 women investigated problems relating to reproductive health and sexual habits, including a dissatisfied sex life within this umbrella.
The report revealed that women aged 25 to 34 were the least sexually satisfied, with 49% complaining of a lack of sexual enjoyment.
Dissatisfaction was slightly lower for women aged 55 to 64, less than a third of whom reported experiencing unfulfilled sex lives - however, it was not clear whether this was because they were enjoying sex more or simply having less sex.
“The importance of having a healthy, enjoyable sexual life cannot be overstated as this strongly contributes to general wellbeing," said Dr Jane Dickson, the vice president of the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare.
“However, there is still much stigma and embarrassment when it comes to sexual function – especially when we are talking about women’s sexual pleasure. Society still relegates women’s sexual pleasure to the background.”
Dr Sue Mann, PHE public health consultant in reproductive health, at Public Health England said: “Enjoying a fulfilling sex life is important for women’s mental and emotional wellbeing. Our data show that sexual enjoyment is a key part of good reproductive health and that while many women are reporting sexual dysfunction, many are not seeking help.”
Dr Jane Dickson said women with poor sex lives should be able to get professional help.
“If women lack sexual enjoyment they should know that they can talk to a specialist and get support from psychosexual services in sexual and reproductive healthcare clinics. Here, we are trained to provide non-judgemental care, encouraging women to open-up and discuss these issues.”
Women aged 25 to 34 were the least satisfied, report reveals
More than one in four British women report being unhappy with their sex lives, new research has found.
The survey by Public Health England (PHE) of more than 7,300 women investigated problems relating to reproductive health and sexual habits, including a dissatisfied sex life within this umbrella.
The report revealed that women aged 25 to 34 were the least sexually satisfied, with 49% complaining of a lack of sexual enjoyment.
Dissatisfaction was slightly lower for women aged 55 to 64, less than a third of whom reported experiencing unfulfilled sex lives - however, it was not clear whether this was because they were enjoying sex more or simply having less sex.
“The importance of having a healthy, enjoyable sexual life cannot be overstated as this strongly contributes to general wellbeing," said Dr Jane Dickson, the vice president of the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare.
“However, there is still much stigma and embarrassment when it comes to sexual function – especially when we are talking about women’s sexual pleasure. Society still relegates women’s sexual pleasure to the background.”
Dr Sue Mann, PHE public health consultant in reproductive health, at Public Health England said: “Enjoying a fulfilling sex life is important for women’s mental and emotional wellbeing. Our data show that sexual enjoyment is a key part of good reproductive health and that while many women are reporting sexual dysfunction, many are not seeking help.”
Dr Jane Dickson said women with poor sex lives should be able to get professional help.
“If women lack sexual enjoyment they should know that they can talk to a specialist and get support from psychosexual services in sexual and reproductive healthcare clinics. Here, we are trained to provide non-judgemental care, encouraging women to open-up and discuss these issues.”
