Kama Rani

Desire for sex is a result of any sexual stimulus received from fantasies, memories, touch, movement, smell, sounds, sight etc. Excitement is the body's response to sexual desire. The body responds by a speeding heart rate, blood pressure, and increase in respiration, and a variety of physical changes. Plateau is the highest moment of sexual excitement prior to orgasm which may last for few minutes. And Orgasm occurs at the climax of the Plateau stage when all the tension is released. Orgasms cause a release of endorphins, produced by the pituitary gland and the hypothalamus into one's spinal fluid. Endorphins are responsible for the emotions like happiness, pleasure, calm and so on. Resolution starts at the completion of orgasm. All the physical tension soothes down, muscles relax and the body changes back to its normal condition with a feeling of relaxation and drowsiness.

Women mostly suffer from four types of sexual dysfunction: low libido (hypoactive sexual desire) which is the most common one, sexual arousal disorder, orgasmic disorder, and sexual pain disorder. Such conditions put a strain on the relationships and also cause emotional problems like low-self esteem, depression, isolation and more.

• Loss of desire and reluctance to have sex.
• Unreceptive to sexual suggestions, inability to feel or stay excited.
• Inability to plateau and achieve orgasm.
• Having a painful intercourse

• Emotional due to stress, fatigue, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, history of sexual trauma etc.
• Physical conditions like hormonal imbalance (related to menstrual cycle, birth control pills, hormone therapy, pregnancy, and menopause), vaginal infections, previous pelvic trauma, vaginal dryness etc. may affect one's sexual drive.
• Having illnesses like diabetes, arthritis, urinary incontinence, urinary tract infection, stroke, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, multiple sclerosis, hypothyroidism can also interfere with one's sex life.
• Post Illness Effects also create problems. Having had cancer or undergoing any surgery such as mastectomy and hysterectomy may hinder sexual pleasure.
• Drug Side Effects from medicines for diabetes, blood pressure, depression, allergies, appetite suppressions, and chemotherapy are known to affect sexuality
• Excessive Drinking is also a reason for reduced sexual desire.

• Increases your drive for sex
• Heighten your excitement.
• Enliven you vagina and clitoris
• Increase lubrication
• Increases your ability to Plateau and Orgasm

1. Bring positive changes to your lifestyle by having nutritious diet, doing daily exercise and getting adequate sleep.
2. Avoid tension and stress and practice relaxation techniques
3. Be communicative to your partner and enjoy tenderness and closeness.
4. Try meditation, reflection, and masturbation to acquaint yourself with your sexual make-up and pathways for achieving optimal arousal.
5. Try lubrication gels to eliminate pain during intercourse.
6. Focus on enjoying mutual pleasure during intimacy. By making orgasm a secondary consideration, unnecessary pressure is removed from yourself and your partner.