The 8 reasons why you're not in the mood for intimacy

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A low libido is common, but it's easy to discover - and treat - the causes behind low sexual desire.

The recent Global Study of Sexual Attitudes and Behaviors (GSSAB) found that 26 to 43 percent of women worldwide say they experienced low sexual desire.

The reason may vary from lack of testosterone to low self esteem. Sex can also be linked with unhappy memories - making it unpleasant, or it is simply forgotten about during a busy time.

In an article for , physician Rachel Carlton Abrams who is the author of a new book, BodyWise, lists some of the most common things that cause low libido and suggests simple fixes.

Lack of trust

I have often said, ‘sex is just a mirror of the relationship itself’. And after decades of working with couples, I really believe that to be the case.

If you do not want to have sex because you are mad at your partner, it has nothing to do with your health or being rested or having enough testosterone. It has to do with your relationship.

Contrary to what you may have seen in novels or movies, fighting and lack of trust do not lead to a better sex life. Trust is the number-one ingredient necessary for a happy, healthy sex life.

If you do not trust your partner, either emotionally or physically, it will be very difficult to have a hot sexual life.

Exploring the relationship and trying to establish trust is the fundamental piece necessary to support your libido.

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