In women, libido is important in regulating the menstrual cycle, the period of ovulation and influencing the sexual desire she feels.
After all, what is libido? Well, this is a question that afflicts millions of Brazilians and was even the most frequently asked question on Google in 2019. Basically, it is the sexual desire that we feel through physical, visual, auditory or even olfactory stimuli. In addition to occurring differently at different stages of adult life, it also manifests itself differently in men and women.
Often, due to a lack of information, people end up not knowing how to deal with libido and, therefore, are unaware of the impacts it can have on a woman’s daily life. According to experts, it is influenced by an intertwining between biological and psychological issues.
Or that stimulates libido
In a biological sense, libido is mainly related to testosterone. Despite being a predominant hormone in the male body, it is also present in the body of women. It is important in regulating the menstrual cycle, the period of ovulation, and because it also increases libido, making the woman feel more desire for sexual intercourse. Furthermore, this hormone also helps to increase muscle mass, physical disposition and weight loss.
However, many psychologists claim that what really controls desire is the nervous system. According to research, biological stimulation alone is not enough to cause the famous “horny”.
External factors have a great impact on how women behave at the right time. Physical attraction, for example, is a very important element. If she doesn’t really feel attracted to the person, her excitement is no longer the same. Likewise if you are having any emotional problems or disagreements with your partner.
On the other hand, social issues also greatly interfere with the way women view the moment together and their own pleasure. Female sexuality is still taboo today, and many women end up not prioritizing or even repressing this area of their lives.
Or what causes lack of libido
There are many factors that can influence a woman’s libido. The most common are anxiety, depression, stress, relationship problems, medication use and, of course, problems with the endocrine and reproductive system. And find out exactly the cause of the problem so that it can be solved.
A phenomenon that occurs especially in women is the difficulty in reaching the peak during the relationship. Other times, you may simply have difficulty getting aroused. All of this ends up making intimate contact and the woman’s interest in the act difficult.
And beforehand, doctors warn: increasing testosterone production is not the only solution! Before starting to take the hormone, it is important to have a check up to find out the real cause of low libido.
If the cause is a medication, for example, the best option is to change the medication. Because this way, in addition to not adding different medications together, it also avoids stacking up prescriptions.
Age can also have a big impact. Over the years, the body decreases testosterone production in both men and women. Therefore, in these cases, hormone replacement is indicated.
However, if the cause is some emotional suffering or psychological trauma, the best option is treatment with a therapist, psychologist or even a psychiatrist.
Female hypoactive sexual desire disorder
Female hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) is characterized as the deficiency or absence of sexual fantasies and desire for sexual activity, which causes marked distress or interpersonal difficulty.
The diagnosis of DDSH must be carried out by a specialist in the field. For diagnosis, a screening for Decreased Sexual Desire is generally used. Which, in this case, is a series of personal questions about the woman’s intimate life and which is available online.
If the answers suggest the presence of the disorder, the doctor will immediately ask new questions for a more in-depth analysis. Through a careful assessment of reproductive history, possibilities of endocrine, neurological, cardiovascular and psychiatric disorders, medication use and a targeted physical examination of the patient.
Psychiatric disorders, in particular depression and anxiety, should also be considered in the differential diagnosis as potential contributing factors to low desire. Also taken into account is the particular phase of reproductive life the woman is experiencing. Therefore, different recommendations are made, based on each individual case.
Treatment options for HSDD in women include lifestyle changes, treatment of coexisting medical or psychiatric disorders, changing or discontinuing medications that may affect sexual desire, and of course, hormonal and even marital therapy.
How to increase libido
Having a regulated libido is essential for the mental and physical health of women – and of all human beings – but especially for people who have levels below normal. It is essential to identify the cause of the lack of libido as quickly as possible, as this way the problem can be resolved without further complications.
In addition to hormonal and psychological treatment, there are still some useful options to stimulate increased libido. Improving nutrition is the biggest one. Look for meals that improve blood circulation, for example, such as tuna and chia seeds.
There are countless foods and homemade products that are aphrodisiacs. One of them is açaí juice with guaraná, which is also composed of strawberries, honey, cinnamon and brown sugar. Catuaba tea with sarsaparilla can also increase sexual appetite. It is recommended to be taken up to three times a day.
These home remedies increase libido as they have stimulating properties. In this way, they promote the flow of blood to the sexual organs, improving the relationship between the couple.
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Sources: OGlobo, Pebmed, Manipulae, Extra.
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