A healthy sex life is an important pillar of overall health, offering stress-relieving, anxiety-reducing, and immune-boosting benefits. Unfortunately, low sex drive is a prevalent issue – especially among women. An estimated 26.7% of premenopausal women and 52.4% of postmenopausal women report low sexual desire.
Understanding the possible causes of low sex drive in women can help you adjust your lifestyle and prioritize your sexual wellness. These causes include:
Menopause
As you may have guessed from the above statistic, menopause is a major cause of low libido in women. The drop in estrogen and testosterone levels during menopause tends to diminish women’s desire to have sex. This can be effectively treated with bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, which replenishes the hormones lost during menopause,
Pain During Intercourse
Pain during intercourse can negatively impact your sex drive. Many women experience painful sex as they age, as the vaginal tissues become drier and thinner. This leads to more friction, which can make intercourse painful.
We offer numerous treatments for vaginal atrophy and painful intercourse, like MonaLisa Touch, to boost your libido without the need for surgery.
Stress
When you’re feeling stressed out, it can be challenging to focus on intimacy and get in the mood for sex. Stress elevates levels of certain hormones, like cortisol, that inhibit libido. It can also trigger your fight-or-flight response, which makes it difficult to enjoy intimate settings.
Self-Esteem
If you feel insecure or self-conscious, you may struggle to have a healthy libido. Addressing your insecurities and working to gain confidence can dramatically improve your sex life. If age-related vaginal changes are affecting your self-esteem in intimate settings, we offer regenerative treatments to restore the vagina’s youthful tone and empower you during sex.
At A Place for Wellness in Seminole, we’re here to improve your sex drive and satisfaction with a range of advanced treatments. Contact us today to schedule an appointment!