Frigidity: what is it and how to treat it

High-quality sex is the key to a happy life, normal self-esteem and strong nerves. But there are situations that spoil all the sensations -  pain during sexual intercourse, differences in temperament or decreased libido. All this is unpleasant, but it is quite possible to resolve these situations. This article will tell you about frigidity, what it is and how to treat it.

What is frigidity in women?

This term is commonly used to describe female coldness in bed. The lack of desire for intimacy with a man leads to a lack of orgasm in a woman. This condition can be caused by a number of factors, often a combination of several.   Frigidity can be simple, which will go away on its own when, for example, a warmer psychological environment is created in the couple. And it’s complex - its origins are hidden in the subconscious and you can’t do it without the help of a sex therapist.

Symptoms of frigidity

Scientists identify several types of this disease:

1. Stopping the release of the hormone responsible for arousal by the pituitary gland. Most often it is a consequence of traumatic brain injury or infection.
2. Low excitability. Explained by natural restraint.
3. Temporary frigidity. Caused by stress or pregnancy, it will go away on its own after the causes are eliminated.
4. False frigidity. Occurs during prolonged dissatisfaction sexual acts. Disappointment as a result, it leads to the loss of the value of the act itself.

Symptoms of frigidity:

• prolonged depression;
• sleep disorders;
• chronic fatigue;
• decline or disappearance  libido;
• massive hair loss on the pubis and armpits;
• disruption of the menstrual cycle;
• lack of any sexual interest - even adult films are not arousing;
• reduction in breast volume.

With any type of frigidity, a lot depends on the partner. From his tenderness, attentiveness and desire to really help. Even with the mildest forms of the disease, treatment will take some time. A relapse is possible if the situation returns to normal.

Not worth it be shy your partner, you should communicate your feelings and emotions in a timely manner. A man must understand that this is a disease and it can be treated. If your partner refuses to put you in your position, do you really need a man who doesn’t want to be your support when he’s sick?

Causes of frigidity

It is worth saying that only 7% of all women suffer from congenital frigidity. For others, this disease is acquired. This means it can and should be treated.

Causes of frigidity:

1. Psychological:
   • negative memories of past sexual experience;
   • constant quarrels with your significant other;
   • depression, fatigue, insomnia;
   • overly strict upbringing;
   • oppression of sexual orientation;
   • fear of intimacy.
2. Physiological:
   • injuries, especially World Cup;
   • postoperative period;
   • infectious diseases;
   • poor sensitivity of nerve endings;
   • hormonal imbalance, incl. taking oral contraceptives;
   • pregnancy and recovery period after childbirth;
   • illnesses genital area;
   • congenital pathologies in the female part.

Under no circumstances should we delay the resolution of this problem. This can lead to new and more serious intimate problems. As soon as you notice signs of this disease, seek help. This is your health and embarrassment is not appropriate.

How to treat frigidity

The specialist will identify the causes of this disease and prescribe therapy. Depending on the factors that awakened frigidity, the doctor may resort to methods such as:

• prescribing hormonal drugs or adjusting previously prescribed treatment to combat other diseases;
• massage;
• folk ways to awaken libido - aphrodisiacs;
• treatment of diseases of the female genital area;
• physical therapy;
• psychotherapy;
• physiotherapy.

For successful treatment, you must completely trust the doctor and unquestioningly follow all his recommendations. You can learn about the dangers of female abstinence here.

You can try to cope with this deficiency yourself using the following methods:

1. Revealing your own sexuality. Don't be afraid know yourself, learn to feel and love your body. Masturbation and dancing will help here.
2. Adjust your diet eat right.  Add more bananas, cinnamon, chocolate, seafood, nuts, strawberries and other natural aphrodisiacs or sources phytoestrogen.
3. Build a trusting relationship with your partner, eliminate all rough edges between you. Only care and understanding on the part of a man can cure women's psychological problems.
4. Take a course of herbs. This will help calm your nerves and relieve lingering stress.
5. Complete a full course of examination of your health and eliminate existing diseases that you were not previously aware of.
6. Kegel exercises. Trained vaginal muscles are directly related to orgasm. Do not forget to consult a gynecologist, there are contraindications.
7. Expand your knowledge of sex. Discuss your preferences with your partner, choose the most suitable position for both.
8. Aroma therapy. Essential oils have a beneficial effect on the nervous system. If you choose the right scent for the bedroom, you can forget about too long foreplay.

Frigidity after childbirth

This disease after the birth of a child can have 2 causes:

• difficult childbirth, severe damage to the birth canal, due to which the sensitivity of the nerve endings has decreased;
• psychological restructuring of the body, a riot of new hormones.

In any case, the partner needs to be sensitive and patient. Under no circumstances should you put pressure on a woman or force her. You can develop serious problems in the bed.

A new mother should know for sure that her husband is her support and protection. It’s good to at least sometimes give mom “freedom”, let her go alone at least to the grocery store. This will provide psychological relief and awaken gratitude to to your man. How do we girls thank our heroes? That's right, tenderness and passion.

What's the best way to have sex during pregnancy and after childbirth can be found in the articles on this site.