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How Low Libido Affects Women versus MenBy Marri miller
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Most women and men experience low female libido
at some time in their lives. Although the causes and treatments are not the
same, many studies and much research is still needed to distinguish the subtle
differences between how the two genders experience low libido. Believe it or
not, about twice as many women than men experience low libido and it has a
profound affect on their intimate relationships. We will identify some of the
causes and symptoms specific to women who suffer from lack of libido. Some
women don’t even realize that there are several medications that women
frequently take which affect female libido. Many oral contraceptives suppress
female libido so gradually that a woman may not even realize it is happening.
Oral contraceptives prevent ovulation by changing the amount of hormones that
are released in a woman’s body, so imagine how potent these medications
actually need to be and how easily these hormonal changes could affect women’s
libido. Women who have undergone a hysterectomy, for any reason, may also
experience low sexual desire because the female hormones are suddenly depleted.
Many women take medications (hormone replacement therapy or female libido pills)
to replace the loss of hormones, which will usually increase libido, sexual
desire, and sexual response. Many women increase libido b
y taking libido
enhancer pills. These are usually made with a special blend of herbs used to
treat female or women’s libido. Menopause is another cause of low libido and
lack of sexual desire. This is again, due to the depletion and imbalance of
hormones. Sometimes the loss of sexual desire that occurs naturally with age,
can be aggravated by less moisture and lubrication in the vagina. This can make
sexual intercourse uncomfortable or even painful and it may cause frustration
and stress that a woman begins to associate with sex. Obviously birth control
pills, hysterectomies, and menopause are all reasons specific to the loss of
female libido. The causes of low libido in men are more commonly caused from
lower testosterone levels as men age, depression, stress, medical conditions,
and substance abuse. There are medications such as Viagra that are very
effective for men who would like to increase libido. If the problem is
psychological, individual or couples therapy can help a great deal. It is
important for a man with low libido to eat a healthy diet, exercise regularly,
and get plenty of sleep. It is also extremely beneficial for a man with low
libido to not smoke and moderate his alcohol intake. If you are a male or
female who suffers from low libido, you should consult a physician to make sure
this problem is not a result of a more serious medical condition that requires
attention. In relationships, open communication is a great help and goes a long
way in overcoming low male or to increase female libido.