Tips to Boost a Low Libido
Sex therapy at Tri-Valley Relationship Therapy can help you boost your low libido and improve your sex life. Photo by Almos Bechtold on Unsplash
Recently, I contributed to an article published on Healthination on the topic of how to boost female sexual desire. A lot of women, especially those in long-term relationships, experience lower sexual desire. In fact, low or absent sexual desire & interest is the most common sexual issue among women of all ages.
According to the British National Survey of Sexual Attitudes & Lifestyles (2003), 41% of women, ages 16-44 years old reported lack of interest in sex for the preceding month. There is also a strong correlation between low desire and menopausal/postmenopausal age. Low desire causes more distress among younger women than older, menopausal women.
Unlike male sexual issues such as erectile dysfunction, low sexual desire among women is a very complex issue because of two main reasons. One, female sexuality is much more intricate than male sexuality and two, low female sexual desire is usually a result of the combination of physical & emotional factors.
The main causes of low sexual desire among younger women are relational factors such as lack of emotional connection, trust or partner factors such as poor sexual techniques, rigid beliefs about sex. Mood instability such as anxiety, depression or low self-esteem could also result in low libido.
The author of the article did a fantastic job of putting together very practical tips from sex therapists and sex experts on how to boost low libido. The tips range from ruling out physical causes of low libido such as diabetes to engaging in more pressure-free touching, playfulness between partners and being in the moment with your partner by de-cluttering your mind.
You can also access the article by clicking on the link below:
https://www.healthination.com/health/boost-low-libido
Written by: Nagma V. Clark, Ph.D., L.P.C.C. specializing in sex therapy, couples therapy & marriage counseling, premarital counseling, individual relationship therapy & LGBTQQI couples counseling at Tri-Valley Relationship Therapy, Inc. in the East Bay, in Dublin & Oakland.
If you or your partner would like to enhance your sexual connection or need help with a sexual issue or concern, sex therapy at Tri-Valley Relationship Therapy, Inc. in the East Bay can help. Dr. Clark has advanced & specialized training in sex therapy and she has helped many couples & individuals resolve their sexual concerns.
Call 925-400-3541 or email doctor.nvclark@gmail.com to schedule a free 15-minute phone consult or fill out the contact form and you will be contacted within 12-24 hours.