What is low sexual desire?
This is a loss of libido and a lack of desire to engage in sexual relations, which is the most common form of sexual dysfunction among women. A recent study has shown that almost 30 percent of women aged between 18 and 60 suffer from a lack of interest in sex.
There is a popular belief that the frequency of sexual relations indicates the level of sexual desire or satisfaction. However according to extensive research, this belief is actually unfounded. You may have a perfectly normal sex drive, without always having the intention to act on it. This does not necessarily mean you have a low libido problem.
Further studies confirmed that a woman’s loss of interest in sex, and a lack of desire, is caused by a combination of mental and physical factors.
Common causes for a loss of sexual drive in women
Here are some issues that may contribute to a drop in libido and sexual desire.
- Although the sexual drive may decline naturally with age, there is often still a willingness to be sexual, so age is not always a factor.
- Relationship issues such as a lack of emotion in a relationship, abusive behaviour, and possible partner performance problems, can lead to an aversion for sex.
- The birth of a child can also decrease sexual desire.
- Medical conditions such as endometriosis, fibroid growth in or around the cervix, and thyroid disorders, can also result in a loss of libido.
- Depression and anxiety also play a huge part in low libido problems.
- Medications such as certain anti-depressants, blood pressure meds, and oral contraceptives, can lower sexual drive in many different ways.
For some women the causes and problems are fairly clear, but may include other reasons resulting from past sexual abuse, rape, or even past traumatic sexual encounters.
Treatment protocols for helping women with sexual dysfunction
Medical practitioners agree that treatment may be sometimes more complex, as they could be dealing with a combination of physical and emotional factors. Treatment can also differ from woman to woman. Here are some treatment options to consider:
- If sexual issues are driving a wedge between you and your partner, some form of sex therapy or relationship counselling, will be of benefit to individuals and couples.
- Should the problem be caused by medications like those for depression and anxiety, your doctor may recommend a change of prescription, or a change of dosage.
- Some oral contraceptives are responsible for lowering testosterone levels which leads to low libido. Perhaps a different pill formulation, or a non-hormonal contraceptive method can be considered.
- Visit a doctor to find out about any underlying medical conditions such as fibroids, which may require surgical removal.
However, if there is no identifiable medical cause, a doctor might suggest counselling from a professional therapist. Help is available, although some issues may be difficult to unravel.
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