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What Causes Low Libido?

It's not uncommon for a person's sex drive to drop from time to time. Stress, illness, and busy lives can all take their toll. But sometimes, periods of low libido are more concerning.

In our latest blog post, we discuss several reasons men and women may lose interest in sex, including hormonal changes, pregnancy, parenthood, medication side effects, and hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD)​. You'll also find information on how psychological and emotional matters affect sex drive.  We've provided a long list of links to help you learn more, too.

Get the details here.

Vaginal Gel Not Better Than Placebo for Breast Cancer Survivors, Study Finds

​One of the side effects of breast cancer treatment is vaginal dryness, which can make intercourse painful for women. Recently, a team of scientists tested a pH-balanced vaginal gel to see if it might make sex more comfortable. They published their findings last month in the journal Obstetrics and Gynecology.

​They worked with 136 premenopausal women who were experiencing sexual pain after chemotherapy for breast cancer. For eight weeks, half of the women used the pH-balanced gel, while the rest used a placebo.

​Overall, women in both groups had improvements in their pain, but the differences between groups was not significant.

​More details on this study are available here.

Sexual Afterglow Helps Bonding

Partners often feel especially satisfied and bonded for a day or two after having sex. Scientists call this a sexual "afterglow" and think it might contribute to overall relationship happiness.

​They asked 214 newlywed couples to keep a daily diary noting their sexual activity and satisfaction over a two-week period.

​The researchers found that couples usually felt more bonded for up to two days after sex. And the couples who reported a stronger sexual afterglow seemed happier with their relationships as time went on.

​The study was published online in March in the journal Psychological Science. Find out more here.

 

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