Top 3 Reasons For Low Libido in Women (And What To Do About It)

There are a number of things that happen to us as we age, but of the worst are a low libido which wreaks havoc on our personal lives, relationships, and pretty much everything else. You aren’t alone, according to this study, “the prevalence rate of low sexual desire is high, reaching 43%.” What many people don’t realize is how detrimental it is to your career and work life because when you have no sexual desire you also lack the motivation to do anything else. Also, if you aren’t happy in your physical life it can translate to your mental and emotional well being in a negative way. So, in order to help you avoid the impact of this problem, below we have listed the top 3 reasons for low libido in women and what to do about it.

Stress

• Women have to be everything to everyone all the time. And what many men really don’t understand is that not only do women have to work, go to school, and in some cases build a business on the side just like men, but they have menstrual cycles that never stop. The menstruation period tends to be the most painful for many women especially those suffering from dysmenorrhoea, but this phase is not the only one. These menstrual cycles include menstruation , the follicular phase, ovulation, and the luteal phase which happens every single month.

• This is stressful enough and then you add in the fact that you have other obligations, a household to run and possibly more than one job and a side hustle... this piles up and can cause problems for your sexual organs. Your monthly cycles do not care if there is a deadline at work or someone in your family is sick and you are the one to save the day. There needs to be a way to manage this stress.

• So, we recommend you spend your menstrual period in a more relaxed space by talking to your boss and letting them know that you need all your deadlines adjusted or given to someone else during this time. If you are the boss then delegate things to others during this time. Also, give yourself some quality “me” time to prevent the stress from getting out of hand. It’s ok to say no once in a while. Take walks, go get a massage, enjoy reading a book in the park, alone.
  

Hormone Imbalances

• A big problem with too much stress is the fact that it can mess up your hormones. Cortisol (also known as the stress hormone), estrogen, testosterone, and thyroid hormones, all affect sex drive and are greatly impacted by distress. If you often crave junk food or feel very restless then it could be a sign your cortisol levels are off.

• Estrogen is the main female hormone. If you experience bloating, sudden weight gain, mood swings, dryness of the vagina, and/or light or heavy periods then it might be a sign your estrogen levels are out of balance.

• Stress can also impact the thyroid. An underactive thyroid can cause fatigue and weight gain to occur rapidly. It will also make you feel tired all the time and be in a bad mood. If this is happening to you then it could be a sign of thyroid hormone imbalance.

• Testosterone is not just a male sex hormone. It is needed in women to increase their desire for sex among other things. If you have problems with acne, hair loss, excess hair, anxiety, and infertility then this could be caused by a testosterone imbalance.

• If you have any of these to issues then we recommend getting your hormones checked while also doing your best to reduce stress. Also, make sure to eat high-quality whole foods and getting enough sleep because lack of deep sleep and proper nutrition can decrease the repair that is needed for your body and brain to function optimally.
  

Psychological Issues

• Everyone’s story is different because we all go through completely different paths to get to where we are. Some of us have had some really traumatic events occur that can never be forgotten such as abuse or the death of a loved one. This can scar us for a long time and for some can cause mental illnesses that take away the zest from our lives.

• If this is the case for you or you suffer from low self-esteem or low self-confidence then there are some measures that can be taken to help the impact of these things.

• The first thing is you should talk to someone. When we share with others it really lightens the load.

• The second thing is finding a support group because sharing with an outside party is great but finding others who have gone through the same struggles really does help to give us support that we need.

• The third thing you can do is take some time for yourself to really look within and reflect on what has happened, what you learned and then take measures to make your current life or situation better from here on out. We can’t change the past but we can change our perspective and the things we do right here right now.

If you have experienced any of the causes listed above and have taken many measures to improve these issues but have found little to no relief then it might be a sign that you need treatment for low libido. At Dynamic Wellness Miami (South Florida’s #1 Anti-Aging Clinic) we can help you get the excitement back into your life by not only increasing the quality of your sex life but also increasing your health and performance as well. Contact us now for a FREE consultation to see how we can help you.