Sexual desire: problem for women
Loss of sexual desire is common for both men and women for different reasons. For women, sexual dysfunction syndrome is defined as difficulty in becoming sexually aroused or achieving orgasm. One of typical causes is simply inadequate sexual prolog or foreplay. The problem can also sometimes be triggered by exhaustion. Other causes are more complex including: anxiety (preoccupation and worry about other important areas of life), psychological problems (stress, depression and poor self-esteem), feelings of shame or guilt about sex due to religious belief, and fear of pregnancy. All these causes can strongly affect women's mental readiness for responding to sexual stimulation from her partner. From medical side, chronic illness can also a major cause for sexual problem.
As sex is basically a mutual activity between man and woman, beyond the above causes, the treatment for sexual dysfunction problem for women should consider the quality of relation between a woman and her partner. In this aspect, sometime the problem is caused by inadequate experience or insight about sexuality on the part of either partner. More intimate communication regarding the matter should help ease the problem. A more intricate problem is when the root-cause is the basic aspect of relationship e.g. lack of intimacy, fears of disloyalty, physical or emotional abuse, and feelings of being used as sexual object. The repressed emotion toward the sexual partner coming from those kind of problem might result in sexual dysfunction.
For most of the cases, the communication between sexual partners is the key. Talk with your partner about your sexual needs and feelings. When that does not help, it is wise to seek professional help from a doctor.
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