Much information is available when discussing low sex drive. The current information includes medications that cause and cure sexual dysfunctions and psychological issues that may block them. This article will gently discuss extreme events in a person’s life that has great potential to prevent or disrupt their adult sexual relationships. Some of the extremes mentioned have to do with sensitive material regarding abuses and assaults. If you are sensitive to these topics, please be warned.
Surgery
A minimally discussed cause of low libido is surgical procedures, especially those of the reproductive organs. For women, there are many reasons that may warrant reproductive surgery. Fortunately, for men, there are only rare occasions for these procedures to be performed. Women typically experience surgical removal of the ovaries, the main hormone manufacturers, for cases of cysts, cancer, twisting of the ovary, and endometriosis.
The counterpart, castration or removing a man’s testes, has not been mentioned except as punishment for criminals, however, a close second would be removal of the prostate. Conditions are scarce as to why this would be done, the best reason being prostate cancer. This has been found to reduce the male sex drive significantly.
Sexual Assault
Many traumas can lead to low sex drive and other sexual dysfunctions. These are mostly spoken of in regards to women though men can be victims as well. Many emotional and psychological issues caused by this type of assault include distrust and feelings of being violated. Without the proper care, these can lead to the victim remaining a victim and withdrawing from many normal and safe situations. The effect can be seen in single people turning away potential suitors or coupled individuals avoiding their partner.
Another aspect of this trauma can be physical injury. More commonly seen in women, such injuries can cause pain or lack of sensation due to scar tissue, the latter being based on the extent of the damage to the afflicted area. Surgical repair has been known to be necessary in severe incidents, which can further sensation issues to some extent.
Childhood abuse
People who have suffered abuse of all types as children can have issues with sexual desire, even if the abuse was not sexual in nature. Leading to feelings of mistrust, fear, and issues with self-image and self-worth in these abuses wreak havoc on many areas of life in the people who have experienced these situations. Without counseling, these victims stay victims and are often in a state of reliving the abuse through adulthood. With the lack of trust and poor self-views, intimacy is scarce at best and even when attempted can be shallow and empty.
As in the above information on sexual assault, there can be lasting damage to the sexual organs if the abuse was severe enough surgery to repair and even reconstruct might be necessary. Coupled with the emotional and psychological traumas, it is not any wonder someone having experienced these abuses would tend to avoid anything resembling them.