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(reply to Anonymous)

Hi,
I believe Tina and Alysia understood that you are experiencing a lack of blood flow and decreased sensation, instead of low libido. The information they provided is based on the fact that you pointed out---there are no real medications for women (yet), and a severe lack of research and interest in women's sexuality.

Have you had your hormone levels checked? This is the ONLY suggestion that I have been able to come up with, based on my research. It is frustrating that women have been left "waiting and wanting" as Tina said.

Specifically about hormones, "After menopause, estrogen levels begin to decline, causing a decrease in blood flow to the genitalia. This can lead to changes that affect sexual function."

Have you been diagnosed with a "decreased blood flow" to your genitalia, or is this self-diagnosed? There are some estrogen-therapies that can help.

Regarding the decreased sensation, the woman below that suggested a topical cream for this. I believe she is referring to a menthol cream, that has been shown to increase sensation for some women. Other women experienced side effects (burning, itching and irritation on the vulva).

There have been no medications nor herbal remedies that have consistently been proven to work, either with low libido, decreased sensation, inability to reach orgasm, or any other sexual dysfunction or problem.

You may find this article interesting (click here), as it goes more in-depth about sexual problems in women.

There are some sensate-focused exercises that you can do, that have been proven successful and effective, and that can at least help with one of your frustrations. The other frustration, low blood flow, may be from a hormonal imbalance (estrogen, progesterone or adrogen?) Also, are you currently taking any medications that could be causing this side effect?

I would also keep looking for a good doctor and/or sex therapist that can help you. They do exist!

July 2, 2009 - 1:00pm

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