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Overweight. Reason For Lack Of Sensation In The Clitoris And Vaginal Area?

Posted on Mon, 6 May 2013

Question: Hi. I have recently been to see my gynecologist who found no issues (no abnormal cells, nothing that would cause the problem I am having). My problem is a lack of sensation in the clitoris and vaginal area. I noticed during my monthly cycle when I put in a tampon that I could not feel it as well as I used to, but I tend to freak out over little things so I tried to ignore it. But just recently, while having intercourse with my husband, I lost sensation in the clitoris pretty early on in the foreplay and pretty much only felt pressure during the actual sex. This is completely different from normal. I am not having any other issues with bladder or bowel movements, and the rest of my body appears to be fine. I am overweight but am otherwise healthy. I had a baby 14 months ago via c section.

Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (1 hour later)

Hello
Thanks for your query.
You have not mentioned your age, at certain phases during the reproductive cycle of a woman's life, due to hormonal changes occuring at certain ages, there is lack of local sensations in the genital areas.
Stress, anxiety, hectic travelling, traumatic life issues, rapid fluctuations in weight, recent surgery or fever - all can cause such changes.
Ingestion of hormonal medications, or coming off hormonal contraception ( the birth control pill for example ) - all can lead to hormonal alterations causing clitoral insensitivity.
Psychological causes such as endogenous depression, anxiety , relationship issues with your partner - are common causes.
Nerve damage due to diabetes mellitus can cause clitoral and vaginal insensitivity. Get your blood sugars tested. Neurological deficit due to vitamin deficiencies are common for such conditions.Testosterone and DHEA levels can become too low to power an orgasm. Overuse of vibrators can damage nerves and desensitize the clitoris.
Excessive local cleaning, abrasions , certain skin diseases can cause this.
Please consult your gynecologist to know the exact cause.
Many herbs increase prostaglandins production, relaxing vaginal and uterine muscles and cervical and clitoral tissues. Ginkgo biloba is an herb used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine to improve blood circulation to the genitals. Damiana enhances sexual function in men and women and serves as an aphrodisiac, stimulant, mood enhancer, and tonic. Yohimbe and horny goat weed have been used for centuries to increase libido.
Counselling and communicative therapy with your partner can help
Local gels like Arginine gels for clitoral application before sex are often used to treat this.

Please consult your doctor for the exact cause and adequate treatment
Take care, and feel free to ask further questions.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Aarti Abraham (31 hours later)

I am 27 years old, and while there has been some extra stress in my life lately, it's nothing that I feel would cause complete numbness in the vagina and a lack of sensation in the clitoris. I will take your suggestions and definitely get my levels checked, but in the meantime, is there anything else I can do? The lack of sensation is not immediate, but after only a few seconds there is a decrease. After foreplay (during which everything happened as it should, including lubrication) and right as sex began, I felt nothing but pressure.

Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (8 hours later)

As I mentioned, certain gels can be used to stimulate blood flow to the clitoris.
For example, XXXXXXX clitoral stimulation gel .
Meanwhile, get the assessments done as I advised.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar