According to the latest Durex Sexual Wellbeing Global Survey 2007/08 report,
loss of romance and sexual prowess are key factors for the lack of sexual
satisfaction.
SSL Healthcare Malaysia general manager Voong King Yee said: "Many Malaysians
have lost the sense of adventure, interest and romance, which explains why they
are not fully enjoying their sex lives.
"Sex plays a fundamental role in our physical and emotional well-being. Thus,
it is important that we protect and nurture our sexual health as well as that
of our partner's," he said, adding that 64% of Malaysians would like more
intimacy and better communication with their partners.
The survey was conducted on more than 26,000 respondents across 26 countries,
of which 1,026 were Malaysians.
The respondents were asked about every aspect of their sex lives. covering
health, general well-being, education, beliefs, attitudes to sex, and social
circumstances, in a bid to comprehensively chart what constitutes sexual
well-being.
Consultant clinical andrologist, reproductive and sexual health specialist and
Durex Sexual Wellbeing Global Survey local expert Dr Mohd Ismail Mohd Tambi
said: "There are reasons why people are not satisfied with their sex lives. It
could be due to problems in physical and emotional health as well as
physiological issues such as vaginal dryness, painful sex, and erectile
dysfunction."
"Such issues can be dealt with and cured. Despite sex being perceived as fun
and exciting by most, satisfaction is still only marginally equal between men
and women, with 40% of Malaysian women saying they are satisfied, compared to
37% of men," said Dr Ismail.
He pointed out that people could also improve their sex lives and sexual
satisfaction by spending more time with their partners, de-stressing and
introducing more romance into their sex lives.
"The ability to talk things out with your partner can lead to an emotional
relationship filled with love and respect, which can then lead to ultimate
sexual pleasure.
