Break the taboo – talk about sexual dysfunction and its management

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Break the taboo – talk about sexual dysfunction and its management

By Noni Richards
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Sexual dysfunction can affect men and women of all ages [Image: KATARZYNABIALASIEWICZ ON ISTOCK]

Sexual dysfunction is a complex issue that often goes unreported and untreated. Clinical writer Noni Richards discusses the causes of sexual dysfunction in men and women, as well as the evidence-based treatment approaches

Both men and women may experience sexual dysfunction, including loss of libido, an inability to orgasm, or an inability to achieve or maintain an erec
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