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What Causes Loss Of Libido And Pain During Intercourse In A Woman?
Question: hello
my wife doesn't enjoy having sex. even having sex can sometimes get her pain. and it is very rare she gets turned on. is it any problem that she may have in the medical side ? we discussed about it she said it doesn't feel the excitement so what crossed my mind. is it the about types of food to eat or is it any lack of hormons. she smokes but doesn't drink alcohol. her private part is always dry so i use lubricant although I foreplay and it doesn't work. and for sure I trust her as my wife
thanks for your time
my wife doesn't enjoy having sex. even having sex can sometimes get her pain. and it is very rare she gets turned on. is it any problem that she may have in the medical side ? we discussed about it she said it doesn't feel the excitement so what crossed my mind. is it the about types of food to eat or is it any lack of hormons. she smokes but doesn't drink alcohol. her private part is always dry so i use lubricant although I foreplay and it doesn't work. and for sure I trust her as my wife
thanks for your time
Brief Answer:
Could be multiple causes.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to HCM.
Low sexual desire in females can be due to some common causes like:
1. Relationship issues.
2. Pain during sex.
3. Use of drugs like antidepressants etc.
4. Smoking, alcohol etc.
5. Excessive fatigue due to parenting or housekeeping.
6. Stress, Anxiety and depression.
The probable causes in your case(from your description) could be smoking, low estrogen (suggested by dry vagina) and pain during sex.
Motivate her to quit smoking. She can use oestrogen creams for vaginal dryness.
If this also does not work, she can use tablet Tadaafil (prescription drug).(Although given for erection problem in males, but shown to be effective in females as well).
Hope this helps.
Take care.
Regards.
Could be multiple causes.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to HCM.
Low sexual desire in females can be due to some common causes like:
1. Relationship issues.
2. Pain during sex.
3. Use of drugs like antidepressants etc.
4. Smoking, alcohol etc.
5. Excessive fatigue due to parenting or housekeeping.
6. Stress, Anxiety and depression.
The probable causes in your case(from your description) could be smoking, low estrogen (suggested by dry vagina) and pain during sex.
Motivate her to quit smoking. She can use oestrogen creams for vaginal dryness.
If this also does not work, she can use tablet Tadaafil (prescription drug).(Although given for erection problem in males, but shown to be effective in females as well).
Hope this helps.
Take care.
Regards.
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