Stress, hormonal changes, and health issues can all affect libido
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Stimulating the clitoris with electrical impulses might increase arousal to treat low libido. In one small study, half an hour of stimulation increased women’s arousal by several points on a scale of 1 to 5, including some participants with spinal cord injuries that affect their ability to feel genital sensations. .
Some degree of sexual dysfunction affects approximately 2 out of 5 pre-menopausal women worldwide. Symptoms vary in severity and can include not feeling aroused, struggling to reach orgasm, and feeling pain…