Ladies, Do You Lack Sex Drive?

                                                         
A low libido is the main cause for low or no sex drive. What is a libido you ask well it is an appetite for sex. Just like when you are hungry for food. If there is no hunger, you do not want to eat. Same thing with a low libido there is no desire or want. This lack of sex drive is common in women and rare in men. The American Medical Association has stated that several million American women suffer from lack of sex drive.

It is a disorder and it is called “female sexual arousal disorder”. It can be psychological or a physical condition but what ever is causing it, it can have a severe effect on a relationship. Rare in men, when it does occur in it creates depression, stress, low self-esteem and many other symptoms because men are considered highly sexual and therefore always wanting sex.

Women with low libidos can have orgasms, they just do not have any desire for sex and their minds do not give intimacy a second thought. This usually is temporary and most women recover by themselves others may need help from the medical profession.

The cause of a low libido can be as follows:

• Physical 
• Anemia, which is very common in women  
• Alcohol
• Drug Abuse
• Diabetes
• Hormonal disturbances
• Kidney disease
• Obesity

Psychological causes:

• Depression
• Stress
• Anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Hang-ups (from the past or childhood)

What should you do about your lack of sex drive? See your doctor discuss the problem and see what tests and or medication can be started. There is medication for female loss of desire how well it works is still unsure. Some of the medication on the market does not always work for all women. There are hormone drugs but some have side effects. Your partner will need to be understanding and supportive while you are going through this ordeal.

There are natural treatments such as herbs that have been effective and have actually increased the libido. Some are aphrodisiacs, which is Sarsaparilla, siberian ginseng, and sabal serrulata. Theses herbs will also improve your health and body functioning. In addition, there are no side effects.

Your doctor may give you stimulants or hormone replacement therapy, or antidepressants but this all is determined on the cause. If the lack of libido is determined to be psychological, get a recommendation from your doctor to see a therapist or counselor.

If you are having difficulty finding a therapist you can write to:

American Association of Marriage and Family Counselors
41 Central park West
New York, NY 10023   or

American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors & Therapist (AA-Sec
5010 Wisconsin Ave
Washington, D.C. 20016