Sex Medicine for Female

According to CNN report, Flibanserin is the name of medicine for sex for women which has not been approved by the FDA as of yet but is among the most promising medicines for women sexual dysfunction. It increases brain blood flow in particular ways, and increases levels of the neurotransmitters dopamine and noradrenaline, and at the same time lowers levels of serotonin.

Side effects include nausea, dizziness, sleepiness or fatigue.

Lybrido and Lybridos are also sex medicine name for female. They too have not been FDA approved yet but are very promising. Bremelanotide too is the name of medicine for sex for females. Palatin Technologies is investigating it for both men and women and it hasn’t been approved by the FDA but is considered to be very effective.

Since it is difficult for women to tell the doctor about low sex drive, it is possible that they switch to OTC herbal supplements instead of sex medicine for female. However, the trouble in using these herbal supplements is that they haven’t been clinically tested and aren’t regulated by the FDA. Moreover, it is important to consult with a doctor before using them as they might not go well with your other medicines and might have some side-effects of their own.  

Avlimil is a blend of herbal supplements which produces effects on the body that are similar to that of estrogen. Although the issue of low sex drive can be eased by the effects of this product, they might result in the growth of some types of breast cancer.

Zestra, a type of botanical massage oil can help in lowering sex drive if it is applied to the vagina, clitoris and labia. A small study on Zestra revealed that it does increase pleasure and arousal in comparison to placebo oil with mild burning in the genital area its only side effect.

Exercise

You can build up your stamina, elevate your mood, improve your outlook and boost your libido by performing strength training and aerobic exercises on a regular basis.

Stress less and treat depression

You can increase your sex drive by finding ways to cope with daily hassles and financial and work stresses.

Stopping intake of antidepressants that cause decrease in sexual desire and treating depression with therapy instead of pills.

Communicate with your partner

Honest and open communication with the partner can help in strengthening the emotional connection between couples, leading to better sex. It is also important to talk about sex since sharing your likes and dislikes with your partner can result in enhanced sexual intimacy.

Set aside time for intimacy

Try to make intimacy a priority by setting aside some time for it. It might seem dull and phony to schedule a time for sex but it can help in revving up your sex drive.

Add a little spice to your sex life

Changing the sexual position or choosing a different location or time of day for sex can help in spicing up your sex life. Increasing the duration of foreplay and making use of fantasies and sex toys can rekindle your sex desire.

Make use of OTC lubricants, prescription medicine for vaginal dryness, and vaginal creams.

Ditch bad habits

Sex drive is usually dampened by drinking too much alcohol, smoking and intake of illegal drugs. You can improve your general health and get back your sex drive by letting go of these bad habits.

Sex counseling

Low sex drive can be dealt with by consulting with a sex counselor or therapist who specializes in addressing sexual concerns. Recommendations regarding couples’ exercise or reading materials and education about sexual techniques and response is a part of sex therapy. Feelings of desire and intimacy can be increased by couples counseling which focuses on relationship issues.

Hormonal therapy

Delivery of estrogen via patch, gel, pill or spray can positively affect the mood factors and brain function associated with sexual response. However, this therapy might be risky for some women.

Slow-releasing ring placed in the vagina or a vaginal cream can help in supplying low doses of estrogen which enhance blood flow to the vagina and elevate sexual desires without causing any side effects. Doctors tend to prescribe a combination of progesterone and estrogen in some cases.

Female sexual function is heavily impacted by testosterone which is a male hormone and is found in very low amount in women. Replacing testosterone in women for treating sexual dysfunction is not approved by the FDA and is considered highly controversial too. Moreover, it can result in mood changes, acne and excess body hair.