What causes a person to be particularly sensitive sexually?

Nov 14, 2025 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Introduction
Individuals with particularly sensitive sexuality may experience this due to a naturally low threshold for nerve perception, inherently higher hormone levels, local inflammation of the external genitalia, prostatitis, anxiety disorders, or other factors. If discomfort occurs, it is recommended to seek timely medical evaluation and treatment at a正规 hospital. Some people are born with a denser distribution of nerve endings in the genital area and have a lower sensory threshold to stimulation, making them prone to strong reactions even from slight contact.

  Extreme sexual sensitivity may be caused by congenital low nerve perception thresholds, naturally higher hormone levels, local vulvar inflammation, prostatitis, anxiety disorders, and other factors. If discomfort occurs, it is recommended to seek timely medical evaluation and treatment at a正规 hospital. Specific causes are analyzed as follows:

  1. Low congenital nerve perception threshold: Some individuals are born with a denser distribution of nerve endings in the genital area and have a lower threshold for stimulation, making them prone to strong reactions even from mild contact. Sensitivity can be gradually reduced through mild, controlled stimulation and by wearing loose, breathable clothing to minimize friction.

  2. Naturally higher hormone levels: Naturally elevated secretion of sex hormones such as testosterone enhances sexual arousal transmission, leading to increased sexual sensitivity. No specific treatment is required; however, maintaining regular sleep patterns and avoiding late nights can help prevent worsening hormonal fluctuations.

  3. Local vulvar inflammation: In women, bacterial or fungal infections can cause vulvar inflammation, leading to mucosal congestion and heightened sensitivity, often accompanied by itching and swelling. Treatment may include metronidazole gel, clotrimazole cream, or erythromycin ointment under medical guidance. Keeping the vulvar area clean and dry and avoiding scratching are also important.

  4. Prostatitis: In men, bacterial infection or congestion-induced inflammation of the prostate can stimulate nerves in the urethra and genital region, increasing sexual sensitivity and causing symptoms such as frequent urination, urgency, and discomfort in the perineal area. Medications such as levofloxacin tablets, azithromycin capsules, and tamsulosin hydrochloride sustained-release capsules should be taken as prescribed. Avoid prolonged sitting and alcohol consumption.

  5. Anxiety disorder: Chronic anxiety can lead to overactivity of the autonomic nervous system, resulting in hyper-vigilance to sexual stimuli and abnormally increased sexual sensitivity, often accompanied by palpitations and insomnia. Doctors may prescribe buspirone tablets, tandospirone capsules, or lorazepam tablets, along with psychological counseling to alleviate anxiety.

  In daily life, maintain good genital hygiene and avoid excessive cleaning or using irritating personal care products. If hypersensitivity interferes with normal life, seek medical attention promptly to identify the underlying cause.