Emotional And Social Issues: Womens Sexual Health
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Emotional and social issues
The brain is the body's most important sex organ." This oft-repeated phrase bears more than a little truth. While the initial prerequisites for sexual activity are physiological — functional sex organs, adequate hormone levels, and freedom from health conditions that interfere with the body's ability to respond to erotic cues — these elements don't guarantee sexual satisfaction. A number of other factors, combined with naturally occurring physical changes, can make you more vulnerable to sexual problems.
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