Burnt Out? The Impact of Exhaustion on Women’s Sexual Desire and How to Fix It

PsycCRITIQUES ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 55 (23) ◽  
Author(s):  
Patti Britton
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Desire ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals The Impact of Metabolic Syndrome and Its Components on Female Sexual Dysfunction: A Narrative Mini-Review

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 57-63
Author(s):  
Simona Di Francesco ◽  
Marika Caruso ◽  
Iole Robuffo ◽  
Andrea Militello ◽  
Elena Toniato
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Arterial Hypertension ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Sexual Desire ◽  
Female Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Systemic Arterial Hypertension ◽  
The Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
The Impact

Background: The impact of metabolic syndrome on female sexual dysfunction received modest consideration in clinical practice. The aim of the research was to analyze the international literature to determine the relationship between the metabolic syndrome, its components and female sexual disorders. Methods: We identified relevant full-length papers by electronic databases as Index Medicus/Medline, Scopus, Life Science Journals, from 2005 to the present. Studies were searched using the following as search query: metabolic syndrome, female sexual dysfunction, obesity, systemic arterial hypertension, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia. Results: Women with metabolic syndrome showed higher prevalence of sexual inactivity and low sexual desire, orgasm and satisfaction respect to women without metabolic syndrome. Particularly metabolic components as diabetes mellitus, dy-slipidemia, systemic arterial hypertension were strongly associated with lower sexual desire, activity and Female Sexual Function Index total score. In contrast, other studies showed no relationship. Conclusion: Our study showed that in the clinical evaluation of women with metabolic syndrome routine inquiring about female sexual dysfunction should be recommended to ameliorate sexual function and quality of life. However more prospective and longitudinal studies on the sexual effects of metabolic syndrome should also be suggested to know the factors related to women's sexuality better.

scholarly journals Development of Sexuality in Female Children and Adolescents*

1989 ◽  
Vol 34 (9) ◽  
pp. 879-883 ◽  
Author(s):  
Margaret Whitfield
Keyword(s):  
Sex Differences ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Sexual Desire ◽  
Female Sexuality ◽  
The Body ◽  
Childhood And Adolescence ◽  
The Past ◽  
Female Children ◽  
Women's Lives ◽  
The Impact

Female sexuality (meaning sexual desire, excitement and orgasm) has been of considerable interest in psychiatry. Women's efforts to define and legitimize their own experience of their sexuality have increased in the past 25 years. However, the integration of these new views into the body of psychiatric (especially psychoanalytic) theory has not occurred very actively or successfully. Very little is known about the development of sexuality in childhood and adolescence. This paper looks at various behaviours, interests and events in women's lives that might reveal something about the development of their sexuality. The literature on female masturbation is reviewed and some sex differences highlighted. The literature on interest in babies, the wish to have babies, and menarche is explored for possible associations with sexuality. Rather than sexuality being a central organizer of experience, it seems quite possible that experience is an organizer of sexuality. Therefore, to better understand female sexuality we need to consider the impact of experiences during childhood and adolescence.

scholarly journals A Mixed-Methods Inquiry into the Intimate Practices of Partnered Mature Students and Influences on Relationship, Sexual, and School Satisfaction

2015 ◽  
Vol 45 (2) ◽  
pp. 116-133
Author(s):  
Tricia Marie Van Rhijn ◽  
Sarah H. Murray ◽  
Robert C. Mizzi
Keyword(s):  
Academic Success ◽  
Family Support ◽  
Sexual Satisfaction ◽  
Sexual Desire ◽  
Intimate Relationships ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Partner Support ◽  
School Satisfaction ◽  
Mature Students ◽  
The Impact

Through the use of mixed qualitative and quantitative methods, the current study explored the impact of postsecondary study on the intimate relationships and school experiences of partnered mature students. Quantitative regression analyses indicated that parental status, family support, partner support, and sexual desire significantly predicted relationship satisfaction, while family support and partner support significantly predicted sexual satisfaction. Age and sexual desire predicted school satisfaction for women only. Through qualitative thematic analysis it was determined that not having enough time, feeling too tired, and being stressed negatively impacted sexual satisfaction, while experiencing personal growth was described as both beneficial and problematic. Some participants reported using sex to aid in their academic success by way of offering a distraction or reducing stress. We discuss possible ways that postsecondary institutions, through their campus programs, can better address the impact school may have on mature students’ intimate relationships.  

scholarly journals Sampling Trial Showed S-equol Supplementation Helped Relieve Menopausal Symptoms (P06-111-19)

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
LeeCole Legette ◽  
Chioma Ikonte ◽  
Susan Mitmesser
Keyword(s):  
Weight Gain ◽  
Hair Loss ◽  
Sexual Desire ◽  
Sleep Disturbances ◽  
Hot Flashes ◽  
Menopausal Symptoms ◽  
Menopausal Transition ◽  
Memory Problems ◽  
Night Sweats ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Objectives Women experience a variety of symptoms during each stage of the menopausal transition (perimenopause, menopause, and post menopause) and search out various approaches for relief including complementary and alternative treatments such as phytoestrogens. Phytoestrogens are plant compounds that have a similar chemical structure to that of estrogen. Common examples include red clover and soy isoflavones. S-equol, a metabolite of soy isoflavone daidzein, is naturally produced by intestinal bacteria following soy consumption. However, only 20–30% of the US population are equol producers, indicating that many may benefit from S-equol supplementation. The aim of this sampling trial was to assess the impact of a dietary S-equol supplement on menopausal symptoms. Methods Perimenopausal and menopausal women were recruited into an open label trial on a rolling basis; subjects were provided a four week supply of a S-equol supplement 3 times resulting in 12 week supplementation. Participants were instructed to consume a 5 mg S-equol tablet twice daily for total of 10 mg S-equol daily. Participants completed an online survey at weeks 0, 3, 7, and 12 during the trial. They reported on the occurrence of various menopausal symptoms including: anxiety, change in sexual desire, depression, fatigue, hair loss, hot flashes, mood swings, memory problems, night sweats, sleep disturbances, and weight gain. Results Baseline survey (n = 1164) showed common menopausal transition symptoms include: anxiety (78%), change in sexual desire (83%), depression (70%), fatigue (89%), hair loss (57%), hot flashes (97%), mood swings (85%), memory problems (86%), night sweats (95%), sleep disturbances (95%), and weight gain (81%). After 12 weeks of S-equol supplementation (n = 247), 90% of women noted a difference in one or more menopausal symptoms. Among individuals that noted any difference in one or more symptoms (n = 223), 82%, 71% and 40% noticed a difference in hot flashes, night sweats, and sleep disturbances, respectively. Over 90% of the differences observed for hot flashes, night sweats, and sleep disturbances were reported as improvements. Conclusions Following 12 week supplementation of 10 mg S-equol per day, over 90% of women identified an effect on 1 or more menopausal symptom. For the most common symptoms (hot flashes, night sweats, and sleep disturbances), over 90% were reported as improved. Funding Sources This study was funded by Pharmavite LLC.

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