Why might a young woman have a low libido?

According to two studies conducted in the United States over the past several years, the reasons are many. Both Obstetrics and Gynecology magazine and the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health have found that a significant proportion of women as young at 18 experience low libido.

Why have I lost my libido?

There are essentially two reasons a woman loses sexual desire: a lack of psychological desire for sex or a lack of a physical response to sexual stimulation. Because these two reasons are really more like broad umbrellas that encompass more complex causes for low libido, below is a list of some of the things that may be plaguing you—and your sexual relationship.

A long-lasting relationship

Although it may swell your heart with feelings of love and happiness, a long-term relationship can be trying on your libido. Without that sense of discovery that there used to be, you may be prone to taking your partner’s physical attractiveness for granted. Try to rekindle the flame with new tricks in the bedroom, and you’ll get to see your long-term lover in a new light.

Hormonal birth control

While it’s great for women’s sexual freedom, birth control can actually disrupt that freedom altogether. It’s important to remember that when birth control disrupts the process of conception, it’s taking away one of the main catalysts to sexual desire. Your hormones do an intricate dance, and it’s easy for them to miss a step when you’re taking hormone-altering medications.

Antidepressants

Another type of medication that can alter your sexual desire are drugs used to ward off depression. Many antidepressants can cause a host of problems that lead to low libido, including difficulty achieving lubrication and an orgasm in women.

Hollywood

It may sound crazy, but we live in an environment that’s increasingly influenced by the media. If you’re holding yourself to the standards of someone who has a makeup artist, a hairstylist, and a personal trainer on-call all day every day, it’s easy to get down on yourself. But remember, everyone has one thing about his or her appearance that they ‘d love to change. Hence the makeup artist, hairstylist…., you get the picture.

Difficulty achieving an orgasm

If you’re a woman who’s never had much trouble reaching that sexual peak, the act may become unappealing once you discover that it doesn’t come as easy as it used to. However, there are many ways to enjoy sensuality and intimacy without having an orgasm.

More information about low libido in young women

While there are medications for women with low libido, it’s important to first try the least invasive treatment. Try to find a great sex therapist to see if you can work out the kinks in your sex life naturally.