Low Sex Drive in Los Angeles - Therapies for Sexual Health and Libido
Understanding Low Sex Drive and Holistic Therapies
A lowered sex drive, or low libido, is a declining interest in sexual connection and intimacy. You may feel a change in the frequency or intensity of sexual desire. I understand this is a common concern that can affect all gender identities, ages, and relationships. This frustrating lack of desire may lead to relationship problems, communication troubles, and feelings of isolation and confusion. Today's busy lifestyles may cause your sex drive to fluctuate with stress levels. Still, the persistent loss of sex drive is cause for concern.
You may find yourself questioning your physical and mental health, as well as the stability of your intimate relationships. Low libido has both physical and psychological reasons, and by uncovering the underlying factors, you can heal, grow, and reclaim your sexual desires.
Common Causes of Decreased Libido
Your physical and sexual desire is driven by many things, including hormones, aging, and medical reasons. A hormone imbalance with your estrogen or testosterone level will influence your sex drive. As will some birth control methods, and the changing hormones that occur with menopause and growing older. Our ever-evolving bodies are also subject to injuries, ailments, and medications that can directly influence passion. For some, painful sex is also an influential aspect.
Mental health concerns, such as depression and anxiety, may impact libido as well. We should also recognize that past resentments and traumas, body image distortions, and doubting yourself or your partner as a compatible sexual partner contribute to declining desires. You may feel like your partnership is missing sexual attraction, or you have evolved away from previous turn-ons into uncertainty.
What are the symptoms of a decreased sex drive?
As interest in sex declines, there may be some accompanying physical indications. You might find ejaculatory or erectile dysfunction, female sexual dysfunction, anorgasmia (the inability to orgasm), painful intercourse, or vaginal dryness.
You may also find as your interest declines, so do your ideas, fantasies, or wishes about sex decline. Perhaps you have also lost interest in initiating romantic encounters, or you recognize a change in your daily life that links to your sexual activity levels.
These overlapping layers also flow into struggles with communication, confidence, body awareness, and self-image. I offer a supportive, holistic, and collaborative approach to making positive changes in sexual health.
What can you do for low libido?
Holistically approaching a lowered sex drive begins with understanding your primary reasons for these feelings. Trust yourself to take the first steps toward a fulfilling sex life and healthy relationships. These first steps are often the hardest, but so worth it.
Lean on your medical practitioners and therapist to investigate the physical and psychological roots of your lagging libido.
Your medical provider can:
Provide hormone therapy. Hormones, such as estrogen therapy or medications to address low testosterone, are a common problem as we age.
Investigate physical causes of pain and or an underlying medical condition and suggest treatment options.
Manage medications to minimize side effects that decrease your libido.
Explore the effects of long-term conditions such as diabetes, thyroid disorders, or chronic pain.
Finding an empathetic provider to guide your psychological healing is also beneficial. I will, as a certified sex therapist:
Find a treatment style and plan that you feel secure with
Provide guidance to reduce anxiety and other stressful feelings about a reduced sex drive.
Teach you comfortable techniques to improve communication with your partner and strengthen your partnership.
Apply evidence-based techniques and therapies such as brainspotting, EMDR, and somatic therapy to uncover a stronger passion.
Offer a safe, non-judgmental space to discuss kinks, fantasies, sexual preferences, and anything that stimulates your curiosity.
Lead you to love your body, inside and out, and gain confidence to explore intimacy and joy.
Work alongside your medical providers to form a cohesive plan for healing.
More tips for rediscovering pleasure
You can influence your passion and desire for intimacy by taking care of some broad aspects that affect your overall health. As you work toward healthier lifestyle changes, your libido can become healthier, too. Some things to consider striving for:
Healthy sleep habits
A well-balanced and nutritious diet
Reducing alcohol intake
Appropriate exercise to stimulate your body without going overboard
Finding fresh air and enjoying physical activity in nature
Exploring mindfulness practices like yoga and meditation
Working on stress management
Developing a practice of self-love and forgiveness
Sex therapy offers a nurturing environment where individuals and couples can tackle intimacy concerns, enhance communication, and revitalize passion within their relationships. My role involves offering guidance, equipping clients with tools, and providing unwavering support to overcome obstacles, enrich sexual wellness, and foster stronger emotional bonds.
Request a free 15-minute phone consultation to explore if therapy or coaching is right for you.
I am available in person for therapy to help low sex drive in Los Angeles, and I also offer telehealth therapy to clients in California, New Mexico, and Florida. Thank you for reaching out, I will be in touch shortly.