Low libido is defined as having difficulty becoming sexually aroused. There is no measure of what makes up “enough” arousal. A low libido is a subjective experience and can be measured only by what YOU consider to be not enough sexual desire. This does not mean what your partner thinks is not enough or what you heard your neighbor thinks is normal. Everyone has a different optimal level of sexual desire.
If you are troubled by how little you think about or desire sex read ahead. A low libido can interfere in your relationship; rob you of a natural stress reliever and take away one of the most important pleasures in life.
Causes of Low Libido
- Birth Control Pills: In the past the birth control pill contained high levels of both estrogen and progesterone. Any tiny imbalance of these hormones can set your libido off kilter. Today the pills are still effective as a fraction of the dosage and are less likely to cause substantial drops in libido, but if you are sensitive to hormones, which many women are, your dosage may be enough to knock out your desire. Talk to your doctor about switching to a dosage/combination of pill that will not affect your desire.