Sexual desire disorder is the condition of not feeling sexual desire (in women or men) despite adequate sexual stimulation, and it is included in the group of “sexual desire disorders”.
Although there is no exact equivalent in everyday language, it is also referred to as “frigidity” or “sexual coldness”. In common usage, women who are sexually indifferent are called “frigid”.
Sexual desire disorder can also be defined as having little or no long-term sexual fantasies and little or no desire to engage in sexual activity.
Sexual desire disorder is of two types in terms of how it appears:
Primary Sexual Desire Disorder: The absence of sexual desire from adolescence onward.
Secondary Sexual Desire Disorder: Sexual desire disorder that develops later in a person who previously did not have a problem with sexual desire.
Sometimes, due to reasons such as an intense work life and stress, temporary low sexual desire can also be seen.
Low sexual desire is one of the most common complaints related to sexuality in women. It is seen in 40% of women who apply to a sexual therapy clinic.
It is estimated that approximately 33% of women will face a decrease in sexual interest or desire at some point in their lives.
Rates of sexual desire disorder increase with age.
Causes of sexual desire disorder
General health problems, negative sexual experiences in the past, marital or relationship problems, depression, religious beliefs, fear of failure, insecurity, fear of becoming pregnant and contracting sexually transmitted diseases, feelings of guilt and sinfulness, and low frequency and quality of sexual intercourse can be listed.
