Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder — also called HSDD — is when you have a vagina and you’re not interested in sex, have no sex drive, or a low sex drive, and it bothers you. It’s one of the most common sexual problems that people have, and the good news is it’s treatable. If you want help treating your loss of sex drive, have a partner with HSDD, are curious about medications like the little pink pill (Addyi,) and more, we’re here to help.
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Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD) is when you’re not interested in sex (have no sex drive or a low sex drive,) it bothers you, and you have a vagina.
People who have HSDD have little or no thoughts or fantasies about sex, don’t respond to their partner’s sexual signals or suggestions, lose desire for sex while having it, or avoid sex altogether.
This could be a lifelong concern, or it can happen over time. It also may be a problem all of the time or only happen in certain situations.
HSDD may be caused by things like:
Menopause
Recently being pregnant, giving birth, or breastfeeding
Low sex hormone levels
Health problems like cancer, diabetes, heart problems, multiple sclerosis, or bladder problems
Medicines like antidepressants, blood pressure medicines, chemotherapy, and types of hormonal therapy
Anxiety or depression
Relationship problems
Issues with your body image
Stress
Tiredness
Sexual abuse or trauma in your past
Avoiding or not wanting to have sex
Never thinking about or fantasizing about having sex
Experiencing consistent loss of libido and sex drive after the start of sex or during sex
Experiencing inconsistent libido or occasional loss of sex drive
Medication for HSDD
There are several medication options for HSDD, including Addyi – also known as the little pink pill.
Taken 45 minutes before sex, Addyi works by changing the balance of certain brain neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin, which rule over your libido. Once those neurotransmitters are unblocked, your libido can start ramping up again.
Contact one of our HSDD experts today to learn more about the little pink pill and other medications you can take for HSDD.
Because it’s difficult to treat HSDD on your own, the best thing you can do for HSDD is to see a health care provider that can help you pinpoint any underlying causes that might be causing your symptoms.
In addition to seeking medical treatment for HSDD, the following lifestyle choices may help improve the symptoms of HSDD:
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