Menopause 
Many women report a decrease in sex drive while they are going through menopause. Changes in sex drive are common throughout a person's life. However, a decreased sex drive can be seen as a problem if it lowering a woman's well-being or if she desires a higher sex drive. There is no magic cure or solution that works for everyone, but there are some steps a person can take to boost their libido.
What Is Libido and Why Does it Change?
Libido refers to the sexual desire that a person has. Libido can be influenced by genetics, hormones, culture, personal relationships, and emotional states. If a person is comfortable and satisfied with their libido, then they have a healthy libido. Factors that can affect libido include:
- Menopause
- Stress
- Relationship conflicts
- Alcohol abuse
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Diabetes
What Can Be Done to Increase Libido?
A woman can make small changes in her everyday life and in her sex life to boost her libido. These include:
- Exercising regularly
- Reducing stress
- Talk to your partner about what you want and how you feel
- Set aside a time to have sex
- Try wearing special underwear, using a vibrator with your partner, or trying a new position
- Quitting smoking, drinking less, and ending drug use
3 Methods to Increase Female Libido
Three methods to assess and restore your libido include counseling, medication review, and hormone therapy.
Counseling
It is a good idea to talk to a sex therapist or counselor if you are suffering from a low libido. If you feel like maybe your low libido is caused by an underlying issue, past experiences, relationship problems, or another unresolved problem, it may be a good idea to talk to a sex therapist or counselor. Therapists help many people work through their problems in order to have a more satisfying life.
Medication Review
Many antidepressants and other medications can lower sex drive, so if you are on one of these medications this may be what is calling your lower sex drive. Your doctor may be able to provide an alternative medication that does not have this side effect or give you any additional medicine to boost sex drive.
Hormone replacement therapy
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is commonly used to treat many of the symptoms of menopause, but it can also be used to increase sex drive. HRT can also be taken vaginally, which increases the blood flow to the area, which can increase sexual desire. HRT does have some side effects, so it is a good idea to talk to your doctor about them before you start taking HRT.
It is important to talk to a doctor about libido if a decreased sex drive is impacting your overall well-being and happiness. Click to learn more about how to increase female libido.
Sources
- Mayo Clinic Staff. (2015). Low Sex Drive in Women. Retrieved November 25, 2015, from http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/low-sex-drive-in-women/basics/lifestyle-home-remedies/con-20033229
- National Health Service. (2015). Loss of Libido. Retrieved November 25, 2015, from http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/loss-of-libido/Pages/Introduction.aspx
