A Look At Why Women Experience Low Sex Drive
There are a number of reasons why many women experience low sex
drive. Low sex drive can be brought on by many physical
problems. The most severe medical issues related to low sex
drive are disorders that affect the neural (nervous) system or
cause nerve damage, such as Diabetes, Multiple Sclorosis,
Parkinson's Disease, and stroke.
If you have poor circulation, blood won't flow properly to the
genetalia, and will not only make arousal more difficult, but
can inhibit your natural lubrication, making intercourse painful
and unpleasant. This can also happen as a result of Urinary
Tract Infections (UTI), STD's, and liver disorders. Alcohol can
aggravate these conditions, increasing with age, as can smoking.
Hormones play an important part in sexual interest, and any type
of hormonal imbalance will also affect sex drive. Women who are
nearing or experiencing menopause, are pregnant or postnatal, or
who have had a full or partial hysterectomy, may experience low
sex drive, as a result of fluctuating levels of the hormones
estrogen and prolactin.
Certain medications, including birth control pills,
blood-pressure pills, and anti-depressants, can cause hormonal
imbalance and low libido as well. Androgens, such as
testosterone, decline in women with age, but there is still much
debate about whether or not low levels of testosterone have
anything to do with a decrease in libido and treating a woman
who is experiencing low libido with testosterone can prove
effective for some. Excess weight and inactivity are other
common causes of lessened sexual desire. Being overweight
contributes to many physical and mental issues, including
fatigue, depression, insecurity, and more importantly, high
cholesterol, breathing difficulties, and heart strain.
Any of these, alone or combined, can have a major negative
impact on sex drive. Exercising often, even if it's only a 20
minute walk every other day, can greatly improve your overall
sense of well-being, and libido.
For some women, low sex drive stems from a psychological or
emotional issue. The most common complaint is stress. Since
women are emotional creatures, stressful situations can and
often do affect every aspect of our lives. Marital or
relationship problems, financial struggles, life crisis,
anxiety, problems at work, excess weight, religious repression,
guilt - there are endless factors that can cause stress and, in
turn, a decline in sexual interest.
For a much more detailed explanation which takes you step by
step into the causes of low sex drive in women and an in-depth
look into some of the best vitamins and herbs for low sex drive
in women, please see:
http://www.womans-health.net/low_sex_drive.htm.
While there are several medical options that help improve low
sex drive, you may only need to look as close as your personal
habits and your kitchen.
Aside from frequent exercise, there are many foods and spices
that will not only make you healthier, but will make you feel
better, improve your mood, and raise libido. Remember: anything
that is good for your overall health is good for your sex drive
as well.
A low-fat, well balanced diet, including things like cold water
fish, such as salmon, a lot of vegetables, and avoiding
high-sugar, starchy foods, junk foods, and sodas, is a great
place to start. Spices such as cumin, cayenne, and curry warm
your body, and will also act as a kind of aphrodisiac. So, try
putting a new spin on the term "romantic dinner," and see what
you can cook up, both in - and out - of the kitchen.