Stress, hormonal changes and health problems can all affect libido
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Stimulating the clitoris with electrical impulses could increase arousal to treat low libido. In a small study, half an hour of stimulation raised women’s arousal by several points on a 1 to 5 scale, including in some participants with spinal cord injuries that affect their ability to experience genital sensations.
Some degree of sexual dysfunction affects an estimated 2 in 5 pre-menopausal women worldwide. Symptoms vary in severity and can include not feeling aroused, struggling to orgasm and experiencing pain …