Effective Ways To Deal With Sexual Frustration

Reviewed by: Dr. Nikita Toshi



Disclaimer: Informative, not prescriptive.

Improving Communication with Your Patner

Talking openly with your partner about your sexual needs can help identify and address the causes of sexual frustration.

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Expressing Desires and Needs

Clearly telling your partner what you want can help you both find a compromise in your sex life.

Active Listening and Empathy

Listening and understanding your partner may help both of you express your thoughts, leading to mutual understanding and sexual satisfaction.

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Adjusting Expectations in Sexual Experiences

Understand that not every sexual experience will be perfect. Real life intimacy is different from reel life intimacy. Keep your expectations humane.

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Addressing Any Underlying Medical Conditions

Managing a medical condition that affects your sex life can probably make your sex life better.

Strengthening Self-Image and Body Confidence

Being comfortable with yourself can make sex and intimacy better.

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Exploring Self-Pleasure

Masturbation can relieve sexual tension and help you figure out what you like sexually.

Seeking Therapy

Therapies like individual therapy, couples therapy, sexual therapy, from a psychiatrist or registered psychotherapist may help build self-awareness and promote a healthier perspective of intimacy.