Not being able to reach orgasm can be not only frustrating but also traumatizing. According to data from the Kinsey Institute in the US, about 20-30% of women do not reach climax every time they have sex. In comparison, 5% of men have the same problem. Men and women who respectively cannot maintain an erection or reach orgasm are believed to be suffering from some type of sexual dysfunction. The inability to reach orgasm can be due to various problems – both physical and mental. Here are some of them… Depression Depressive states affect not only the mood, but also the desire for sex. A study published in American Family Physician found that 70% of adults who suffer from untreated depression are also affected by libido problems. The reason is that sexual desire first of all starts in the brain, and the chemicals in it are important for the sexual organs. With their help, blood circulation changes and libido increases. Depression disrupts these substances, thus making sexual activity difficult. NEWS_MORE_BOX Chronic pain More than 75 million people worldwide live with constant or debilitating pain, which can often lead to a decreased desire for sex. It is difficult for those affected to experience pleasure during sex, as they feel discomfort all the time. When we don’t like our bodies… If we feel good in our skin, we tend to feel better mentally too. The mind-body connection is central to sexual pleasure. When we don’t feel good about our body or don’t like it, it’s much harder to enjoy sex and reach orgasm.