Sex is basic but when loss of libido comes it changes everything in the bedroom. It brings isolation and stress. Study shows that 40% of women do not share as they feel shy to discuss it. Loss of libido means a lack of sexual desire over your partner. It is both mental and physical.
Women have a complicated sex drive as their sexual desire begins with the brain. Unlike men whose sexual desire begins below the waist. Some of the causes are work issues, children, money issues, relationships, low energy and even physical changes. The common contributors to loss of libido are highlighted.
1.Pregnancy
The misconceptions are that sex can cause miscarriages; all pregnant women want to have more sex. Sex in safe during low risk pregnancies and therefore a man cannot hurt the baby. Also, during pregnancy some women just want to be cuddled, kissed and held. Hence, as each trimester comes in, partners should be open and communicate to each other. Pregnancy can cause low libido because of steady weight gain, hormonal changes which make a woman uncomfortable and self-conscious.
2.Post-partum
This is the process from delivery till full recovery. It varies for every woman. Normally, at 6 weeks doctors feel it is okay to get back to sex. However, the trauma of delivery, body recovery could hinder sex. Breastfeeding can lower libido while also miss V is still in great memory. But it is important o communicate this to your partner.
3.Menopause/ age
Transitioning into menopause, and no hormone replacement can result in vagina isies. Menopause lowers the oestrogen levels which makes it hard for intercourse. Therefore, it is required that the oestrogen levels are boosted to help these changes and lower the emotional burden.
4.Pain during sex
Pelvic pain is as a result of several reasons like vaginal dryness, sexually transmitted infections, the penis size, latex allergy, sexual positions, depression and anxiety. It is good to talk to your partner about all these problems. Seek medical advice too.
Therefore, consult your doctor when such arises. Communicate to your partner always. The healthy and natural way to improve a woman’s sex drive is close connection emotionally, mentally and physically. Medications can also be a major contributor to low libido, minimize them. Medical problems like depression, fibroids, thyroid disorders impact the mental and physical sexual drive. Low testosterone affects both men and women. From mid 20s the sexual drive goes up then starts to go down till menopause. Good communication is the best foreplay.
