Sex and relationship experts agree that there are many different factors that can impact on a woman's sex drive. Some of these factors may be physical. Others may be psychological. Ultimately the female libido is a complex mechanism, and both physical and psychological aspects may be at play when low libido occurs. But thanks to modern female libido enhancers, women do not always have to just wait and suffer when they experience sex drive problems.
The female libido is simply a term used to describe a woman's desire for sex. Women are said to have a high libido if they crave sex regularly and a low libido if the opposite is true. Low libido is not always a problem. For instance, low libido is common in women who have just given birth, or women who are going through the menopause. However, if a low sex drive begins to pose a strain on a relationship, it can lead to emotional distress. Estimates suggest that nearly half of women have problems with their sex drive at some point in their life.
A loss of libido can be caused by either physical or psychological factors. Physical causes may include illness, anaemia, hormone abnormalities, post-baby 'coolness' (as medical experts call low sex drive following pregnancy) or in some cases, alcohol and drug abuse. Psychological causes can include depression, anxiety, relationship problems, and worries about work, latent lesbianism, past traumas, or past sexual abuse or rape.
Women with low libidos will have a lack of interest in sex. For a sustained period of time, they will not wish to initiate sex with their partner. If they do try to have sex, it may be uncomfortable and they may experience irritating vaginal dryness. An absence of sexual fantasies is also common in women with low libidos.
Fortunately, suffering from a low libido is not inevitable for women. Female libido enhancers can help to rekindle a woman's interest in sex. One of the most popular treatments is Intrinsa. Intrinsa is a testosterone patch marketed at women that works by releasing a steady stream of testosterone into the body.
Intrinsa patches are attached to the lower abdomen, just above the waist.