In love but don't want to make love?
If you’ve lost the desire to make love you’re not alone: an American Medical Association study found 40 per cent of women between 18 and 59 experienced some sort of sexual dysfunction. If this is the case with you, the first thing to do is rule out any physical causes. ‘Losing libido while pregnant, for a good year or two after having a baby, or at the menopause is very common,’ says Denise Knowles from Relate. ‘Diabetes and hormone imbalances can also cause problems.’
Antidepressants, drugs for high blood pressure and other prescription pills may also affect sex drive: 50 per cent of women on Prozac fail to reach orgasm. Ask your doctor about side effects – you may be able to reduce the dose or swap drugs.
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