About Female Low Libido ( Low Sexual Arousal ) and Free On-line Questionnaire
Low libido is also referred to as having: no libido, lack of sex drive, low sexual arousal or low sexual desire.
There is evidence to support that one of the most prominent
issues contributing to low or no sexual desire for women in
Western countries are the multiple roles women play within the
family and society. Many women today still carry the burden of
undertaking three quarters of the household work in addition to
being in the outside paid workforce, and on top of this, women
with children are often carrying the additional load of primary
child care-giver. Managing these multiple roles for many women
leaves little time for her and especially for developing sexual
desire. In addition, some researchers consider that society has
a role to play in normalising the ideology that women have a
more reduced sexual appetite than men. Throughout the ages women
have been considered as primary care-giver to the children and
homemaker. It was the man’s role to be interested in sex and
women who sort after or spoke about sex were unacceptable
society role models. Even now, this attitude still prevails.
Drug manufacturers have made a ‘much to do’ about male sexuality
and have invested a great deal in the development of drugs to
help men maintain healthy sexual functioning – no equivalent
investment has gone into female sexuality. Even when it comes to
how low hormone levels there is still insufficient long-term
safety data on administering systemic testosterone and estrogens
to accompany. Research in this sector has been grossly
under-represented and is urgently needed.
Taking all of this into account as well as the roles played out in giving birth to children and breast-feeding there is little wonder that many women find sexuality hard to manage over time. However, don’t lose heart just yet.... there are many considerations and many strategies that can be employed to improve sexuality interest.
Low libido may be categorised as either:
Lifelong – meaning sexual interest has always been low.
Acquired - interest in sex has existed
in the past but it has now reduced
Situational – interest in sex presents on
some occasions and with some partners but not in others
There are many contributing factors to low libido / low sexual arousal that are known to either cause and / or maintain the dysfunction such as:
Relationship satisfaction / dissatisfaction
General life satisfaction / dissatisfaction
General health and well-being
A range of psychological issues (such as body satisfaction, attitudes toward sexuality, previous trauma, previous sexual experiences)
Menopause
Medications
Like all sexual issues for both men and women, the issue can be complex and may stem from either one cause or a variety of factors. However don’t lose heart just yet, there are many avenues to consider in order to move forward to a solution strategy.
Complete the FREE
questionnaire below or to book
a consultation.
The results of
the questionnaire will provide you with the dysfunction type and some areas to
consider in order to move forward with your solution strategy.
Select the statement that best describes your low libido problems:
1.From an early age I have never been really interested in sex
2.I used to be interested in sex but now I am not
3.I sometimes really look forward to sex but other times I can’t stand the thought of it
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