It may feel uncomfortable to talk about low libido with your partner and your health care team. Unfortunately, it’s a common problem that affects adults everywhere, yet many people have never been asked about their sexual health by their health care providers.
Although it may be difficult to discuss, sexual health is important, and factors that are causing low libido should be addressed. Many primary care, psychology and OB-GYN professionals are trained to treat hypoactive sexual desire disorder, or HSDD. This is the persistent or recurrent deficiency or absence of sexual fantasies and desire for sexual activity. It’s often referred to as having a low libido and can cause significant distress and relationship problems.
There’s no magic pill for low libido. The desire for sex is based on a complex interaction of many things that affect intimacy, including physical and emotional well-being, experiences, beliefs, lifestyle and relationship status. A thorough evaluation of your symptoms and possible causes, along with an individualized treatment plan, may put you in the mood more often.
Remember, the answer to treating a low libido is more than turning to medications. Acknowledging there’s an issue and seeking professional help can be the start of getting back something great.
