I received an email from a listener of the weekly radio program I host, the CKNW Sunday Night Sex Show, and I would like to share it with you.
Dear Maureen,
I heard you mention RepaGyn® on your show and was wondering if it actually helps with female sexual desire? I’m 56 and just have no sexual desire/libido at all to have intercourse with my husband. I have been menstrual free for about 4 years now. I do suffer from vaginal dryness but also lack sexual desire. My doctor did a blood test and said I had barely any testosterone, and gave me some topical testosterone to use which did nothing to help my sexual desire/libido. Wondering if you have any suggestions for me.
Thank you,
Ms. S.
Dear Ms. S,
Thank you so for sharing your story which will help many women. Yes, RepaGyn® (a hormone-free personal moisturizer) helps to create a healthy vagina by creating a moist environment and helping to repair damaged tissue, which may indirectly help with your low sexual desire. When a woman experiences vaginal dryness, sex may be painful and her sexual sensation may decrease and therefore sex may not be pleasurable. Who wants to do anything that hurts? Hence, low sexual desire/libido.
There is no clinical evidence to support that testosterone will help women with low sexual desire. Some women report an increase in desire/libido with testosterone but the placebo effect is likely to account for it. The placebo effect is a beneficial effect, produced by a placebo or drug that cannot be attributed to the properties of either and therefore must be due to the patient’s belief that the treatment will work.
May I suggest that you take RepaGyn® as directed daily for two months for your vaginal dryness. You may notice your vagina is feeling better after two weeks. Having a healthy and moist vagina is a first step to regaining your lost libido.
I wish you luck in your quest to get back to the bedroom!
Maureen
Sexual desire is complex especially if you have been in long-term relationships as women tend to get bored by the same sexual partner. Being healthy by eating properly, getting enough exercise and sleep will help with your sexual self-esteem.
Comfort with your body is key, and touching yourself and knowing what feels good is paramount to increasing sexual desire. Having the confidence to parlay that information to your partner is vital to increase sexual desire. Engaging in a bit of dirty talk is also arousing during intimate moments. Fantasy is normal and integral to sexual satisfaction especially in a long term relationship. Is there someone you find particularly attractive? Close your eyes and think of that person during your romp in the hay.
V-LoveTM is a new sexual desire gel and a good lubricant that may help by increasing blood flow to your intimate areas. It too is natural and hormone free.
Knowing and understanding that sexual desire is not only integral to vaginal health but related to your overall health will get you back to the bedroom in no time!
