Sex & Relationships
Low libido could be partly physiological
Is Low Libido In Your Head?
One more piece of the puzzle has been found when it comes to identifying all of the complex parts that make up a woman's sex drive, and how they work. A new study by Wayne State University in Detroit, US, has shown that some women who have been diagnosed with hypoactive sexual desire disorder actually have different physiological reactions to sexual stimuli than women with 'normal' libidos.
The study measured the women's brain reactions to erotic films and found that those with 'normal' sex drives experienced an increased flow of blood to parts of their brains compared to women who had low libidos.
Although these findings won't lead to a solution for all women struggling with low libido, it has certainly added another piece to the puzzle. It helps researchers understand arousal from a woman's point of view and will help in establishing an holistic solution sometime in the near future.
Last updated: Thu, 2010-11-04 12:45
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Hi, I am Leandie Buys, a qualified clinical sexologist, relationship and trauma counsellor. After working for the SAPS, I realised that my purpose in life is to help heal relationships that have been torn apart by lack of knowledge about sexual concerns and miscommunication. I regard sexual health as vital to your personal wellbeing and in order for you to have healthy, successful relationships, you need to be aware of the various concerns that can affect your sex life. I look forward to giving you advice and the latest updates on sexual health over the next few months.
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this is always such a hard tpoic to talk about even though it shouldn't be, i really battle with low libido, before my two babies i was not near a problem, my sex drive was sky high. Now, i couldn't be bothered. i have no idea why it's happened, i know my body image plays a huge role in it though. i don't feel confident, my Husband is amazing, he loves every bit of me, before and after kids, but i just don't feel in the mood!
Hi Tarryn,
You are not the only woman to deal with low libido after the birth of a child.
Have a look at my website and read through some of the articles about birth and sex: http://www.leandiebuys.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&...
I hope they will help.
Kind Regards
Leandie
There are some reasons of low sex drive in women, some of them are very obvious: stress, alcohol, depressions, tranquillisers, baby birth, monotonous life style. Low libido also depends on woman's temperament. But do not worry, girls, if you have such problems, there is a way out here. Loss of desire can often be put right, but you need to look carefully at the causes of the problem – preferably with the loving cooperation of your partner. There aren’t usually any quick fixes. Well, this problem can be resolved by prescribing erection drugs, desire cream, testosterone and some proper sex toys
Im a lady of 29yrs i have a problem during sex i can't reach reaction please help my relationship.
Dear WH
My wife and I are both 46. Over the years we have not had a great love making experience (except in few instances when we both reach climax) resulting in lack of satisfaction, especially on my part. I love my wife dearly, am commited to her, am attracted to her body and have every intention that we turn the situation around. The problem is she is generally not keen on sex and try only to satisfy me. We do not talk much about the problem and it appears when did in the past we did not identify the problem properly resulting in all our efforts being generally fruitless. In our recent discussion we came close to identifying low libido on her part as a possible problem. This gave me hope that we can start dealing with the problem and not the symptoms. What can you advise us to do. Thank you!
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