Sexual desire treatment options help determine the cause of the low sexual desire and offer a solution to increase sexual desire.
Sexual desire disorders are one type of sexual dysfunction involving a lack of sexual desire or interest in sex. Sexual desire treatment options offer a way to increase low libido.
Those with low sexual desire frequently lack sexual thoughts or the desire to have sex, and these feelings cause them personal distress.
Sexual desire treatment options help determine the cause of the low sexual desire and offer a solution to increase sexual desire.
Treatment options vary significantly. Some are physical, such as hormone therapy, whereas others are more psychological, such as sex therapy. No matter the treatment, finding the best one is important in order to produce the best results, but sometimes more than one treatment is what you need.
Sex Therapy
Some cases of low sexual desire are due to mental or emotional causes, such as trauma or negative self-image. In these cases, sex therapy can be used to work through these emotions and provide techniques to improve perceived self-worth.In the cases of trauma, sex therapy can assist in working through the negative feelings associated with the trauma, triggers that may set it off, and ways to work around this so that sexual desire can be restored.
In some cases, relationship stress is the reason behind the low libido. Sex therapy can also help in this situation by evaluating all aspects of the relationship to determine which areas of stress impact sexual desire in the partner.
Many times, a sex therapist begins by meeting individually in order to work on individual skills and emotional processing before involving the partner. However, this will depend on the cause of the low libido.
Hormone Therapy
In some cases, a lower amount of hormones in the body can cause a low sexual desire. Hormone supplementation comes in many forms, including injections, creams, pills, suppositories, and rings.There are also different types of hormones that can be supplemented, including testosterone, estrogen, and dehydroepiandrosterone.
Medication
There are some medications approved by the FDA for use in premenopausal women to help improve libido, but only if the low libido is not due to any medical conditions, mental disorders, relationship problems, or because of other medicines.One of these medications is Addyi (flibanserin). Addyi is an oral tablet which is taken once a day before going to bed.
Another medicinal option is Vyleesi (bremelanotide), which is an injection that is administered as needed.
These treatment options are for anyone experiencing a lack of sexual desire, regardless of gender or age. Many things can cause this low libido, and the cause typically impacts the best treatment option. A doctor will work with you to determine the cause of your low sexual desire and will then use that information to offer treatment options.
Physical Causes
In some cases, a lack of sexual desire is due to physical causes or lifestyle choices, including:
Medication
Some medications have low libido as a side effect, as is commonly found with some anti-depressants. For some individuals, simply switching medications can improve sex drive.
Alcohol and Drug Use
Both alcohol and drugs can act as depressants, which may decrease sexual desire. Treatment can focus on determining if this is the cause of your libido and what underlying emotions are causing you to turn to alcohol and drugs consistently.Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM)
For those with GSM, a common symptom is dryness or shrinking of the vagina, which can make sex very uncomfortable, resulting in decreased sexual desire. Hormone therapy may be able to help relieve these symptoms of GSM, making sex more enjoyable and improving sexual desire.
Psychological Causes
With sex being an intimate activity, it makes sense that psychological causes can impact your desire for sex. This can include many things, including:Work-Related Stress and Anxiety
Having extreme work-related stress and anxiety can leak into the bedroom, decreasing your sexual desire due to the consuming nature of this stress and an inability to shift the direction of your thoughts.Performance Anxiety
Some people may have performance anxiety, which then manifests as a lack of sexual desire due to fear of underperforming.Relationship Problems
Problems within the relationship, such as stress or infidelity, can cause one or both partners to lack sexual desire.
Past Trauma
Those who have past sexual trauma may have developed a low sex drive as a way to protect themselves, and now they cannot work past this. Treatment options such as sex therapy can help these individuals work through these unresolved feelings.
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