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Low Sexual Desire – Women

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One of the most common reason that women and couples seek sexual counseling is the women’s low sexual desire.

Surprisingly enough, many times the cause is the birth control pill. If you are on the pill, and you suffer  from low sexual desire, try to switch to a different birth control method, that does not involve hormones. You may want to consult your OB/GYN practitioner, or go to Planned Parenthood. Often the counselor at Planned Parenthood will dedicate more time to hear your concerns, and may suggest a wider selection of options to choose from. Be aware that it may take several months for your body to recover.

There are many other causes for  low sexual desire. But this one is relatively easy to eliminate.

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2 books on sexuality, recommended for women

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If you have any concerns regarding your sexual health, or you want to learn more about your body and sexuality, start  from this book:
Sex Matters for Women: A Complete Guide to Taking Care of Your Sexual Self by Sallie Foley and Sally Kope.

Another option is the old and reliable book written by a group of women:
Our Bodies, Ourselves.

This book grew larger and heavier with each new edition. Now it is a website:

Our Bodies ourselves today.

 

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Body Image

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Recommended book:
The Body Image Workbook: An Eight-Step Program for Learning to Like Your Looks by Thomas Cash
body image is a major concern and source of depression for women, and sometimes men. Women always seem to think that their body is not “right”. It is either too fat, too thin, not fit enough, or not according to Barby’s model. Many women do not let themselves live until they get to their “ideal” weight, which means they let their life pass by.  This dissatisfaction with their body is a major cause for low sexual desire for women.

This workbook is designed to help people accept and love their own body, just as it is now.

Strangely enough, once people accept their own body, they tend to lose weight more easily often reaching their  optimal weight, according to their body type, which may be far from their original idealized image.Facebookmail

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