The female libido
Explanations
There are several factors, both psychological and physical, that come into play in the development of sexual desire: habits, education, hormones, fantasies, feelings. When desire reaches its peak, it causes physical arousal: the vagina becomes lubricated, the nipples harden.
The influence of hormones
Estrogen and testosterone are desire hormones, both of which are produced by the ovaries. Hormonal changes related to the different phases of the menstrual cycle particularly affect the intensity of female desire. During the days leading up to ovulation, the body records a spike in estrogen and libido is at its peak (except in those who use hormonal contraceptives, of course). On the other hand, after giving birth, the woman secretes prolactin, a hormone that inhibits desire. This is why sexuality becomes a problem for many couples after pregnancy.
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The psychological factors
Education, culture and the social and religious prohibitions inherited from past centuries still exert an important moral pressure on women, who express their sexual desires less willingly than men. On the other hand, we women often have difficulty in dissociating sexuality and feelings. Generally, to want to make love, we need to be in love. Finally, we are very sensitive to the surrounding environment and atmosphere: we need to feel relaxed and carefree to feel like it. And, often, romantic situations help!
Age and sexual desire
Libido increases with time and, above all, with experience. Sexual maturity reaches the age of 35. During menopause, the rate of estrogen decreases and the ovaries produce less testosterone. But as psychological factors also intervene, desire it doesn't necessarily go down. Women tend to have more time for themselves and for life as a couple, and devote more space to sex life. In this period of a woman's life there is often a rebirth of desire.
Disorders of desire
It may happen that health problems, taking certain medications, stress, fatigue or even difficulties in the context of the couple can block the desire. This decrease in desire is often momentary. But if the problem persists over time, it may not happen. hesitate to talk to your partner about it, and to consult a specialist who can help you find the origin of this block.
For women, there is no Viagra equivalent. On the other hand, those who have had their fallopian tubes or uterus removed can increase their libido through the use of a testosterone patch, available only by prescription. This product is contraindicated for women with breast cancer risk.
