Such problems include the following:

• Not wanting sex - which often affects women after pregnancy, but can also happen at other times.
• Vaginismus - a painful spasm of the vagina which can happen before or during sex.
• Difficulty reaching orgasm - which may happen if you are anxious and can’t relax with your sexual partner. It often helps if you and your partner take time to find out what you like when you have sex.

Many of us find it hard to talk about these problems because they are so personal. But your doctor or an NHS sexual health (GUM) clinic will be able to help you.  They may send you to a counsellor or a specialist doctor who is used to dealing with these problems. If you want, they will see you and your partner together.