Welcome to the third instalment of my 4 part mini-series on women’s health.
Please check out the previous two posts in the series:
- General health and well-being.
- Mental health.
Let’s have a read of the stats and meet at the bottom!
The most shocking stats in this one has to be the first one. I would have thought more women would have been gay or bisexual! 91% being heterosexual seems like such a large number, but maybe that’s because I know a lot of gay or bisexual men and women.
10% of women experiencing vaginismus is also shocking to me. I only found out what that was after reading someones blog about it, about a ago. I never knew this existed – which is probably a really good thing because it sounds like something that’s horrible to have to live with.
Vaginismus is involuntary muscle contractions that cause the vagina to close up whenever penetration is attempted. Some women may be able to insert a tampon, but some can’t even manage that. Obviously this can have a massive impact on someones sex life and cause confidence issues and relationship problems. I imagine it must be a terrible thing to have – and to have to describe it to a partner must be nerve wracking.
13% of people having an STI at some point seems a bit.. much! I seriously am clueless when it comes to this stuff!
What are your thoughts?
Sexual health is really important and the British very much shy away from talking about it but it’s important that young people growing up know the options and keep themeselves safe Lucy x
This information is helpful for us to know thanks.
Hopefully seeing this info will reassure some people that they are not alone if they have an issue, and encourage them to seek help
This is an infographic worth reading for people of all ages, it’s always great to be aware about all these things cos it involves everyone of us and our lives. Good one, Corinne!
xoxo
Jhem | JhemSays.com
I was seriously surprised at the first one too! I’m sure the number of gay/bi women must be more? Great post, you never see these things being talked about which is crazy because it’s such a big part of peoples lives and is important! x
Josie’s Journal
interesting numbers, did not know about vaginismus, in my town talk openly sex is still taboo.
great review! Thanks for the useful tips!!