This archive report was first published on 6 July 2019.
Dr. Osur's clinic saw a disturbing case of performance anxiety in a 37-year-old woman named Rose, who had been married to Juma, 40, for nine years.
According to Rose, their sex life had become unbearable due to Juma's erectile dysfunction, which had started when he began experiencing problems with his erections.
"I now dread sex. The burning pain following the event is unbearable," Rose explained, "and last night I saw blood spots too and feared that something terrible could be happening to me."
Dr. Osur examined Rose and found bruises and inflammation in her vagina, a sign of severe friction during sex.
"It appears you do not get lubricated and you are having dry sex which damages tissues in your vagina," Dr. Osur told her.
Further investigation revealed that Juma's hypertension medication was interfering with his sexual function, leading to his erectile dysfunction.
Dr. Osur advised the couple to stop the medication immediately and undergo couple therapy to recreate their lost intimacy.
"Actually I feel that my husband has been raping me at every opportunity. It is depressing and I do not know what to do," Rose interjected.
