It's Women's History Month, and in honor of that, we are going to talk about female

sexuality today.

Historically speaking, women have not been encouraged to authentically express their sexuality

or to have sex positive attitudes.

Well, I am here to help jumpstart your journey on the pleasure train

by letting you know about five factors that get in your way.

Whether you are a woman or simply enjoy having sex with them,

you don't want to miss it.

Welcome back to Savvy Psychologist.

I'm your host, Dr. Monica Johnson. Every week on this show, I'll help you face life's challenges with evidence-based approaches, a sympathetic ear,

and zero judgment. Whether you realize it or not, sex and sexuality are impacted by your mental health and vice versa.

Whether you want to have several sexual partners or zero, being able to fully express your sexuality is vital.

In our society, women are typically encouraged to be chased, to meet impossible body standards in order to be

romantically or sexually attractive to others, and that sex isn't really for us. The number of young

women and men who I have talked to who have said to me that, quote unquote, girls don't get horny,

is atrocious.

That attitude masks real issues.

Sexual dysfunction is common and real for all genders.

One prominent study found that approximately 45% of couples at a given time will experience sexual dysfunction

that causes relationship distress. If you're a woman who has struggled with sexual dysfunction,

which can include things like issues with sexual interest, inhibited arousal, or inhibited

orgasm, then here are five factors that may be at play for you.

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