A 48-year-old member asked:
can sex cause anxiety?
2 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. Pamela Pappasanswered
Psychiatry 42 years experience
Yes: Sure, sex can lead to anxiety. Some long to experience it, but feel it's wrong -- this would bring up anxiety. The partner you choose could make you anxious. Anxiety about showing feelings could make you anxious. The way you feel about yourself could make you anxious -- worry about doing it "right" or concern about how you look, etc. Anxiety about getting pregnant or getting std or hiv, etc.
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Dr. Alan Alianswered
Psychiatry 32 years experience
Sex anxiety: Performance anxiety is the term, and can lead to anticipation and avoidance, doubts, and poor performance.
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A 27-year-old member asked:
What can I do if my husband wants to have sex but i'm not ready?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Megan Birdanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 19 years experience
Be honest: It is often true that the hardest things to do are the best. Be honest with your partners about your feelings and why. Reassure him that it isn't about loving him. Take your time. Start slow.
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A 27-year-old member asked:
How can we predict the sex of the baby?
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Dr. Megan Birdanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 19 years experience
You can't: Unfortunately, there is no reliable way to predict. Even the ultrasound can be wrong occasionally.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
What're some ways to lessen anxiety?
3 doctor answers • 11 doctors weighed in
Dr. Timothy Reanswered
Clinical Psychology 31 years experience
Manage: Anxiety is a natural emotion. It is our body's alarm system and its very difficult to "lessen".However it can be managed through various coping skills and learned techniques. The goals of most therapies are to learn these and live well with anxiety.
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A 20-year-old member asked:
How long after a chryo can you have sex?
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Dr. Miguel Canoanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 30 years experience
Cryotherapy - cervix: Usually after cryo, i tell patients to refrain from vaginal intercourse until the drainage stops and at least 2 weeks following treatment.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
What could cause anxiety symptoms?
2 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in
Dr. Miroslava Foxanswered
Clinical Psychology 15 years experience
See below: Some medical conditions might also have anxiety symptoms. Make sure you discuss your concerns with your primary care provider to rule out anything medical going on. Find a mental health professional to help you work on triggers for your anxiety. Consider meds if symptoms become overwhelming.
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Dr. Kamel Sadek commented
Family Medicine 25 years experience
The list is too long but some common causes includes financial hardship, marriage problems, infidelity, not expressing your true feeling, preparing for an exam, having an underlying phobia, previous traumatic events.
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