Is your sex drive diminishing or just plain gone?  You may not be alone.  Recent research suggests that over 40 percent of women between the ages of 18 and 59 suffer from some form of female sexual dysfunction. 

The leading culprit is lack of interest or hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD).  Most of the research in the area of sexual dysfunction has been on men and has focused on erectile dysfunction.  A recent study indicates that for women part of the puzzle is how their brain is functioning.

Female Sexual Dysfunction – I Never Heard of That!

You probably haven’t heard much about female sexual dysfunction as most of the media attention is on men, primarily erectile dysfunction.  The reason is quite simple – there is a lot of erectile dysfunction (ED) out there.  Over 30 million men in the United States suffer from it.  ED affects over 50% of men between the ages of 40 and 70 and the incidence of complete ED triples between those ages. 

Now we are starting to hear about female sexual dysfunction.  Research indicates that over 40% of women suffer from one of four disorders classified as female sexual dysfunction: lack of sexual desire, an inability to become sexually aroused, an inability to attain orgasm, or painful intercourse.  Medical attention is now turning to these concerns as many professionals believe these problems are underreported, underdiagnosed, and left untreated.

A Brain Study

A recent study at the School of Medicine and the Stanford Hospital & Clinics compared brain activation patterns of women with and without HSDD.  The women were shown a variety of images including erotic, sporting events, and tranquil scenes.  The women reported their arousal levels while at the same time the researchers collected measurements of their genital arousal.  They found similar brain activity between the two groups except for two specific locations which are associated with attention to one’s own and others’ mental states and suppression of one’s emotional response.  This suggests that the women with HSDD may be suppressing their own response to erotic stimuli.

Hot Times For You

What causes sexual dysfunction?  Conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, nerve disorders, and hormone imbalances are most common.  Also medications, stress, anxiety, and depression can impact desire and function.  Cultural and religious beliefs come into play as well.  And sometimes the brain just won’t allow the necessary relaxation as illustrated by the above cited study.

What can you do?  With all health related matters the key is a good diet, exercise, and supplementation.  I’ve presented this information for women of all ages and provided meal plans and recipes in many of my books.  To learn more about revving up your sex drive I specifically recommend: Super Nutrition for Women, Hot Times, and Before the Change.  I also recommend two specific products to address hormonal balance and vaginal dryness.  These are UniKey’s ProgestaKey and Crème De La Femme. 

Research shows that we all want to enjoy sex throughout our lives.  Through living a healthy lifestyle – good foods, exercise, and emotional support it is available to all.

Sources:

Quick Study: Sex, women and the brain by Bruce Goldman.  http://med.stanford.edu/mcr/2009/quick-study-sex-0304.html.

Women’s sexual disorders get doctors’ attention in new medical program by Aditi Risbud.  http://med.stanford.edu/mcr/2008/fsm-0319.html.

5 Questions: Ettinger on women’s sexual health.
http://news-service.stanford.edu/news/2004/november17/med-ettinger-1117.html.