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Sexual difficulty is a symptom in which a person has trouble doing sexual activities, such as becoming aroused or having a climax (orgasm). Difficulties can also include pain, discomfort, or anxiety during sexual activities. Causes can be psychological, physical, or both.

Dr. Robert Kwok reviewed this

35 year experience in Pediatrics

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

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Transverse myelitis
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