Question: I am a 26 year old woman and have had "a problem" for about 8 years. I feel like someone inserted a hose into me and drained out all of my hormones. I have no desire for sex. I still love to admire the form of beautiful women and men, and still occasionally get the "warm" feeling inside of my vagina when looking at them. But I have no desire to let it go any further. I've tried to masturbate when I get this feeling, but soon grow bored. I also am bored out of my mind during intercourse. I don't think that I have ever had a real orgasm, but I feel like I'm urinating during sex. I am currently in a long-term relationship, but have encountered this problem with the previous men. I have felt like some sort of alien for the past 8 years! I've tried herbs and over-the-counter medicines, but nothing helps. I've even tried experimenting with other women. Will I EVER be horny again?!?! Please help me!! I need to be whole again!!
Answer: As you said, it may be that your hormones levels are low, specifically your testosterone level. Testosterone is responsible for both the male and female sex drives. Ask your doctor to test your testosterone level. You may have to hunt down a doctor who will do the test and prescribe testosterone for you. Many doctors of afraid to give women testosterone, since they may have been misinformed or have not learned how to do it correctly. The required dosage is very low and when the correct dosage is taken, you do not have to worry about acquiring male secondary sexual characteristics like body hair.
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